2026 Ramón y Cajal Lecture with Dr. Ross Levine

We are excited to welcome Ross Levine, MD, as this year’s Ramón y Cajal Visiting Professor. Dr. Levine is Chief Scientific Officer of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and is an internationally recognized physician-scientist focused on understanding the genetic basis of myeloid malignancies.

The Ramón y Cajal Lecture features an inspirational physician-scientist sharing their career journey, including the experiences, challenges, and lessons that have shaped their path. Dr. Levine will offer his perspective on building a career that spans laboratory and translational research, mentorship, and scientific leadership. The event is open to the UCSF research community.

  • Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
  • Time: 4:00-5:30 pm 
  • Location: Mission Bay Campus, Rock Hall 1550 4th Street, Room 102 (Pottruck Auditorium)
  • Register for the lecture