It is with a profound sense of gratitude and celebration that we announce the retirement of Dr. Keith Jenné, Executive Director of the Animal Care Program (ACP) and Campus Veterinarian, following nearly 30 years of extraordinary service to UC San Diego.
Dr. Jenné's connection to the University of California system runs deep. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology and Biochemistry from UC San Diego in 1989. His first steps in academic research were taken right here on our campus, in the laboratory of Dr. Geoff Rosenfeld, where he discovered a natural affinity for in vivo research that would go on to define a remarkable career.
He later earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis in 1996 and completed a residency in laboratory animal medicine at UC Berkeley in 2000, before joining UC San Diego in June 2001 as Associate Director of the Animal Care Program.
Over the course of his tenure, Dr. Jenné rose through the ranks with distinction. He has also served a long-standing role as a Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor (non-salaried).
Jenné later stepped into the role of Interim Director and was ultimately appointed Executive Director and Campus Veterinarian in April 2023. At every stage, his leadership elevated the standard of excellence within ACP and across our research community.
The breadth of Dr. Jenné's impact includes many noteworthy highlights. These are just a few examples:
