Tuesday, September 1, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UCSF Mission Bay Campus
Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall
The UCSF Center for Genome Surgery (CGS) is a new partnership between the UCSF Broad Stem Cell Center and the Innovative Genomics Institute, established to build the clinical and translational infrastructure needed to bring genetically targeted therapies (such as genome editing, gene replacement, RNA therapeutics, and engineered cell therapies) to patients with genetic diseases. The symposium will highlight active research, emerging research priorities, and upcoming clinical applications, with opportunities for networking and poster presentations.
SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome by Chancellor Sam Hawgood
Opening session: Why a Center for Genome Surgery?
Keynote Addresses from Jennifer Doudna and Laura Sepp-Lorenzino
Scientific talks and discussions on genome engineering technologies, research priorities, and building systems for clinical implementation
Discussions of ethics, patient perspectives, and the future of individualized genome editing
Closing conversation on building the long-term vision for the Center
Reception following the symposium
AGENDA
REGISTER | Registration is complimentary for UCSF and UC Berkeley faculty, staff, and trainees, but advance RSVP is requested.
Photography will take place during the symposium and may be used in UCSF event communications and promotional materials. If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify the event team or photographer at check-in.
Organizing Committee: Tippi MacKenzie, MD; Kyle Cromer, PhD; Fyodor Urnov, PhD; Emma Canepa, MS, CCRP; and Val Dougherty.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.