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Funding the Future: Navigating the Landscape of Diverse Funding Sources

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Join Dean Kathy Giacomini, PhD, BSPharm, and School of Pharmacy leaders for the 2026 School of Pharmacy Faculty and Leadership Retreat.

 

Date:Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time:8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:

Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision

1st Floor, Topaz Room

490 Illinois Street

San Francisco, CA 94158

  

Retreat Objectives:

  1. Provide opportunities for members of the School of Pharmacy community to connect, while also engaging and promoting a shared understanding and commitment to the school’s mission and strategic plan.
  2. Identify and discuss funding avenues beyond traditional grants, including the private sector, partnerships, and philanthropic contributions, to broaden the funding landscape.
  3. Analyze current trends in research funding, including emerging priorities from government and private entities, to align research initiatives with the interests of potential funders.
  4. Describe strategies for how faculty in the School of Pharmacy can work together to position themselves for funding to support team-based research projects.
  5. Equip members with tools and frameworks to implement diversification strategies effectively, including metrics for assessing success and sustainability in their research endeavors.