2026 UCSF Health Services Research Symposium
We invite you to be part of the fourth annual UCSF Health Services Research Symposium on May 13, 2026 at our Mission Bay campus!
Resource Fair featuring data resources, research collaboratives, training programs and opportunities and more will be available during the entire symposium.
8:30 - 9:00 - Coffee and Tea
9:00 - Opening Remarks
9:10 - 10:00 - Keynote
10-10:15 - Harold S. Luft Mentoring Award presentation
10:15-10:30 - Claire D. Brindis Award presentation
10:30 -11:00 - Networking Break
11:00 -12:00 -Breakout Session #1
Real-world impact: Leveraging Medicare and Medicaid Data in HSR:
Into the Future: Using AI in Health Services Research: Generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI)/Large Language Model (LLM) Tools and Health Services Research
Opportunities in California's Central Valley: Clinicians and scientists from UCSF Fresno, UC Merced and UCSF will discuss population health and health services in the Central Valley and other rural parts of California.
Bioethics and HSR Across Disciplines and Settings: This session brings together diverse perspectives in bioethics research and practice, featuring insights on oncology-focused global health bioethics, ethical leadership in institutional initiatives, and data equity in dental research.
Health Policy at the State Level: Innovation in a Federal Vacuum: Three panelists with state policy-focused projects share their insights on findings and forging their way through data-driven policy change during frequent gridlock and uneven funding in recent years at the federal level.
Bridging Health Services Research and Advocacy: Health service researchers vary greatly in how extensively they use theory in their work; in what theories they engage; and in what they see as the opportunities presented by theory-engaged HSR. Panelists will weigh in on these topics and share lessons learned from their work.
12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch (provided, please register if you will attend lunch on the registration form)
1:00 - 2:00 - Breakout Session #2
HSR Funding Strategies in the Current Environment: This panel brings together leaders and researchers from across the UCSF community with firsthand experience navigating shifting federal policy landscapes to examine the immediate challenges posed by the current political environment, offering constructive, actionable strategies for fellow researchers seeking to mitigate potential or pending negative impacts on their work, including guidance on identifying and securing funding opportunities beyond the NIH in an increasingly uncertain fiscal climate.
The Value of Social Science & Clinician Collaboration in HSR: This panel highlights the value of social science researchers conducting research in clinical settings and collaborating with clinicians to generate context-sensitive, patient-centered insights that strengthen health services research.
Applying Social Science Theories in HSR: Case Studies and Approaches :
Common Challenges with Grantwriting: Mastering the Research Strategy: This panel explores common challenges in writing strong research strategies for NIH and other extramural grants. Participants will gain practical tips for crafting clear, compelling proposals that stand out to reviewers.
Recent and Upcoming Changes in Medicare: How HSR Can Inform Policy: This panel will focus discussion on recent policy changes at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and discuss future considerations to ensure high-quality care for Medicare beneficiaries
New Data Assets at UCSF:
2:30-3:30 - Podium Lightning Talks
3:30 - 4:30 - Closing Plenary Session
4:30 - 6 - Poster Session and Reception
Resource Fair featuring data resources, research collaboratives, training programs and opportunities and more will be available during the entire symposium.
Cost
Free
LocationUCSF Mission Bay Conference Center - 1675 Owens Street