The Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases invites researchers, faculty, students, and global health practitioners to explore cutting-edge science at the intersection of infectious disease, environmental health, and public policy. This interdisciplinary symposium brings together basic scientists, bioengineers, epidemiologists, public health practitioners, and policy experts to address some of today’s most pressing health challenges.
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11th Annual BayViro Symposium
BayViro brings together Bay Area virologists, clinicians, and innovators for cutting-edge research presentations and networking. A key part of BayViro is our dedication to the next generation of scientists. The symposium provides valuable opportunities for trainees to present their work and connect with colleagues at all career stages. Please mark your calendars and join CEND for a full day of insightful talks, trainee presentations, and networking with peers who are shaping the future of virology in the Bay Area and beyond.
UCSF Global Health MSc Program Info Session
UCSF’s Master of Science in Global Health program looks for students with leadership potential, experience working with underserved populations, a strong academic record, and a commitment to improving health and reducing inequities worldwide.
UCSF Global Health MSc Program Info Session
UCSF’s Master of Science in Global Health program looks for students with leadership potential, experience working with underserved populations, a strong academic record, and a commitment to improving health and reducing inequities worldwide. The program welcomes students from all academic and professional backgrounds who demonstrate how their academic discipline and career goals relate to global health. During the info session, Program Director Sujatha Sankaran, MD provides an overview of the Master of Science in Global Health program and admissions process.
A Smarter Response to Disease | How UC Davis Engineers are Building Tools to Slow the Next Outbreak
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Center of Excellence in Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health Secures $1.8M Five-Year Federal Funding
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Dean Michael C. Lu Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
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Using Telemedicine to Improve Access to Medication Abortion in Rwanda
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Addressing the Triple Environmental Crisis: A Way Forward
Join CUGH, UC Davis, and the Planetary Health Alliance for this engaging symposium to exchange ideas and explore solutions to combat the pressing challenges of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, which pose significant risks to our health and security.
IGHS at 25: Charting the Future of Global Health
Join UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences in celebrating 25 years, as it leads the way forward by exploring new horizons and discovering bold breakthroughs on the path to a healthier and more equitable world.
UC Berkeley Lecture: Katelyn Jetelina on Bringing Public Health to Light
Join Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist and scientific communicator, for a Charles M. and Martha Hitchcock Lecture series on Bringing Public Health to Light: Reimagining Impact Through Visibility, Voice, and New Pathways.
UC Davis Medical Center to Become First Special Pathogen Treatment Center in Northern California
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What’s Going on with the Covid-19 Vaccine?
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New Cancer Drug Could Help Cats & People
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Launch of the UCSF Center for Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases
Join UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences for the inaugural research symposium and launch of the new Center for Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases (CMVBD). Both events will be held on September 29, 2025 at the UCSF Mission Bay campus.
I’m a Microplastics Researcher. Here’s How I Limit the Plastic in My Life.
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Researchers Discover a Secret Weapon That Saves Babies’ Lives. And It’s Not Medical
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AI-Assisted Ultrasound: Bridging Innovation and Access in Low-Resource Settings
On September 9, 2025, the Alliance hosted AI-Assisted Ultrasound: Bridging Innovation and Access in Low-Resource Settings as part of its 2025 AI and Global Health Discussion Series, sponsored by Pfizer. The panel brought together multi-sector perspectives from AMPATH Kenya, the Gates Foundation, the Global Ultrasound Institute (GUSI), Philips Ultrasound, and UCSF’s Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health. Together, the expert panelists explored how AI-assisted ultrasound can transform care in low-resource settings while addressing the challenges of implementation. They discussed its potential to democratize diagnostics — making affordable imaging more accessible for maternal health, cancer, cardiovascular disease, tuberculosis, and other critical conditions where access is too often limited.
Millions Died from the Plague in the 14th Century. Here’s How It Just Reappeared in California
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New Study Sheds Light on Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Perinatal Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period
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