About this Event
2026 FFMRE Awards Dinner
Join us for a night of celebration at the 2026 FFMRE Awards Dinner! This in-person event will be held at the San Francisco Basque Cultural Center. Get ready to mingle with fellow academic and industry professionals, enjoy delicious food, and honor the outstanding achievements of our community. Don't miss out on this memorable evening!
We will be honoring our 2026 FFMRE scholarship winners from the UCSF and Stanford Schools of Medicine. These exceptional students have distinguished themselves throughout their academic journeys - please come and celebrate their interests and future as leaders in the medical profession!
Invited Speaker:
Christian Vaisse, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Vera M. Long Endowed Chair in Diabetes Research
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Dr. Vaisse is the Director of the UCSF Nutrition and Obesity Research Center. His NIH-funded laboratory and research has focused on uncovering the biological mechanisms involved in the genetic predisposition to obesity and diabetes.
Presentation Title:
From Genes to Medicines: How Curiosity Changed the Science of Obesity
Dinner includes choice of entree:
1) Filet Mignon in Shallot Sauce
2) Salmon in Champagne Suace
3) Vegetarian Penne Pasta
Event venue & nearby stays
San Francisco Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco, United States
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