Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
Thank you to everyone who took time out to to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Medical Scientist Training Program at UC San Diego. We had a wonderful weekend reconnecting, reflecting and celebrating the many accomplishments of our alumni, faculty and students.
Special Welcome message from Ken Jeong!
Ken Jeong is a comedian, actor, and former physician best known for his roles in The Hangover film series and the TV show Community. He’s also a judge on The Masked Singer and widely recognized for his high-energy, comedic style.
Reflections from Gerald Joyce, M.D., Ph.D
Gerald Joyce, M.D., Ph.D., '84, is a pioneer in the field of in vitro evolution. He is currently the president of the Salk Institute. Listen in as he reflects on his time in the MSTP.
MSTP Celebrating 50 Years
The MSTP program at UC San Diego has forged many careers and lasting freindships over the years. Take a short walked down memory lane wtih this tribute video showcasing a few of our favorite people and memories over the years.
Gala Emcees
Craig Perry, Producer of the hilarious American Pie and bloodiest Final Destination movie series.
Will Go, M.D, '06, Ph.D. '04, former Vice President at Kite/Gilead and currently Chief Medical Officer at A2 Bio.
Celebrating 50 Years of Training Physician-Scientists
This year, the Medical Scientist (M.D./Ph.D.) Training Program (MSTP) at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine is celebrating 50 years of training physician-scientists who strive to bridge two worlds, the clinic and the lab.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Your support has made this event possible. We are deeply grateful for your contributions, without which this celebration would not be possible.
Gold Level
Salk Institute for Biological Sciences
The Lowy Medical Research Institute
Anonymous Donor
William Go, PhD '04, MD '06 and Fiona Wong, MS
Bronze Level
Jerold Chun, M.D., Ph.D.
Jeffrey Gold, PhD '06, MD '08 and Mary Lewinski PhD '05, MD '08
Stina Singel, PhD '02, MD '04
Honorable Mention
Amir Zarrinpar, PhD '06, MD '08
John Mongon, PhD '06, MD '08
Michael Lam, PhD '11, MD '14
Cristina Colmenar
Neil Chi, MD, PhD
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