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Mission
The Translational Medicine Organization at UCSF (TMO) is a student-led, interdisciplinary group under the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA). TMO unites students across UCSF’s professional schools and graduate programs to collaborate at the intersection of research, clinical care, and innovation. Our mission is to provide an inclusive platform where students can lead and learn through four core pillars: Clinical Therapeutics & Research, Informatics & Technology, Medical Devices & Engineering, and Business & Entrepreneurship. By bridging these diverse disciplines, TMO prepares the next generation of health leaders to translate discoveries from bench to bedside and drive patient-centered innovation.

Membership Benefits
As a member of the Translational Medicine Organization (TMO) at UCSF, you’ll gain access to opportunities designed to help you grow as an interdisciplinary leader in healthcare innovation.

Collaborative Community: Connect with students across UCSF’s professional schools and graduate programs who are passionate about bridging science, clinical care, and innovation.

Research & Leadership Opportunities: Contribute to student-led initiatives aligned with TMO’s core pillars: Clinical Therapeutics & Research, Informatics & Technology, Medical Devices & Engineering, and Business & Entrepreneurship.

Workshops & Events: Attend speaker panels, journal clubs, hands-on workshops, and networking events with leaders in biotech, pharma, clinical care, health tech, and academia.

Early-Stage Project & Incubator Pathway Support: Explore and refine early-stage ideas with input from peers, faculty, and professionals, and gain guidance on navigating existing incubators, innovation programs, and translational resources across UCSF and beyond.

Interdisciplinary Exposure: Learn about translational medicine pathways beyond your own program, whether your focus is pharmacy, medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, or engineering.

Professional Development: Build your resume and skill set through active participation in TMO’s leadership roles, communications efforts, and event planning teams.