On October 29, 2025, UC Davis Health hosted the Science for Health Policy Summit at Aggie Square in Sacramento. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, clinicians, and students to strengthen the connection between health research and policy.
The Summit addressed critical challenges such as slow research timelines, communication gaps, and the spread of misinformation, while offering practical solutions. Experts shared strategies to make research more accessible and impactful—using clear, relatable stories, leveraging social media, and building strong relationships with decision-makers.
Evan White, the Executive Director of CPL’s UC Berkeley site, spoke about potential ways to bridge the researcher-policymaker divide.