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The Origins of Ebola as a Human Pathogen

The Origins of Ebola as a Human Pathogen

Join UCSF IGHS on April 23 to hear from David McIver, PhD. Human-driven land use change (LUC) increases disease spillover and drives viral evolution. This research links LUC to the emergence and spread of Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV) and Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV).

UCSF Master of Science in Global Health Info Session

UCSF Master of Science in Global Health Info Session

UCSF’s Master’s in Science in Global Health is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for careers in research, policy, academia, organizational leadership, and program management and evaluation. Please join them for a virtual information session on February 26, 2025. Program Director Chris Carpenter, MD, MPH and Associate Director Ingrid Chen, PhD, MS ’13 will present an overview of the program and admissions process and have time for Q+A. 

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2025

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2025

Join San Francisco AIDS Foundation for San Francisco National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2025, a powerful gathering dedicated to uplifting and empowering our communities. This event focuses on our priority communities Black gay/bi/sgl men, Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) folks, and those impacted by substance use. Together, we’ll celebrate resilience, foster connections, and advocate for a healthier future.

Beyond the Flames: The Health Risks of Wildfires

Beyond the Flames: The Health Risks of Wildfires

“The air [after a wildfire] contains tiny particles from burning fossil fuels, homes, and even pesticides, which are linked to cancer, cardiac damage, and respiratory issues,” said Dr. Lisa Patel of Stanford in an interview with Katie Couric highlighting the severe...

50 by 50: Halving Premature Deaths Globally by 2050 | A Bay Area Launch Event for the Lancet Global Health 2050 Report

50 by 50: Halving Premature Deaths Globally by 2050 | A Bay Area Launch Event for the Lancet Global Health 2050 Report

On January 22, UCSF, UC Berkeley, Stanford University, and the Bay Area Global Health Alliance co-hosted the Bay Area launch of the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health report, “Global Health 2050: The Path to Halving Premature Death by Mid-Century.” This event brought together Bay Area students, researchers, and other key stakeholders to explore the significant findings of the Lancet report, discuss next steps, and outline the priorities for follow-up studies.

Congratulations to Alliance Members Named to the WomenLift Health 2025 Cohort

Congratulations to Alliance Members Named to the WomenLift Health 2025 Cohort

The Alliance congratulates our Deputy Director Abbey Kocan and many other women leaders among our members for being selected as emerging leaders as part of WomenLift Health’s sixth North America Cohort of the Leadership Journey, a fully-funded leadership initiative designed to support women through the challenges and opportunities of advancing to senior leadership positions in global health.