Ashish Jha, co-author of this story and White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator under President Joe Biden, will join us on May 19 for an event centered around pandemic preparedness. Event details and registration: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/the-ne... www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/11/o...

Bay Area Malaria Day Forum Celebrates Progress, Partnerships, and the Path Ahead globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/bay-area-mal...

Portable TB Test Matches Lab Accuracy in Just Minutes Global health experts have long sought a more rapid form of this type of “point-of-care” testing, so patients do not need to wait days or even weeks to find out their tests results. Read more: www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/04...

Executive Director Payam Nahid, was awarded the World Lung Health Award from the The American Thoracic Society. Nahid has helped shape the global tuberculosis research agenda, leading efforts to transform care through research, mentorship, and advocacy. site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

What if we could prevent domestic violence instead of waiting until a crisis? I’m sharing our experiences and results during Grand Rounds at @ighsatucsf.bsky.social We'll talk about tackling intimate partner violence and mental health in rural Nepal + lessons we can draw for programs everywhere

Global health needs bold new voices, and the UCSF Master’s in Global Health Sciences program is the place to develop the tools, sharpen your perspective, and build a community that can truly make a difference. Learn more: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/education/ma...

“Our research has shown that one of the biggest gaps in preventing TB in the U.S. is getting people who are at risk screened and tested. Without this early step in care, we can’t get people who need it on preventative treatment.” - Priya Shete, MD, MPH, #WorldTBDay

The World Health Organization announced a new recommendation for near-point-of-care tests and tongue swabs for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis. The evidence informing this is thanks the coordinated research from IGHS, UC Irvine, and partner institutions worldwide. www.who.int/teams/global...

@who.int now recommends near-point-of-care tests & tongue swabs for tuberculosis diagnosis. Adithya Cattamanchi, MD, will join us at Grand Rounds to discuss. March 4 at 12 p.m. PT. globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/ighs-g... To request accommodation, please email [email protected].

Join us tomorrow at noon for Grand Rounds with Sujatha Sankaran, MD: The Global Non-communicable Diseases Epidemic in 2026: History, Present State, and Future Directions Register on Zoom: ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regi... To request a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected].

Medication can stop a TB infection in its tracks. @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social federally funded research is helping fight TB at home and abroad. Priya Shete, MD, MPH, explains what latent TB is and what SF residents should know. tiny.ucsf.edu/sK1cHk

"The abrupt dismantling of aid and international investment by the U.S. government is causing direct harm now and will do so far into the future." IGHS Director Payam Nahid reflects on a “code red” moment for global health and how UCSF is responding. www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/02...

Could Greater Access to Transplantation Reduce the Global Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease? New research published in @thelancet.com says yes, but fewer people have access to kidney transplantation today compared to five years ago. globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/could-greate...

"I always say to students, try to write as if you are saying, 'Come here. I want to tell you a secret.' I want you to feel like you’re the only person in the room." Read the Q&A with author of "Black Angels" Maria Smilios: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/in-conversat...

Mike Lipnick, MD, explains the Open Oximetry project, which aims to understand why some medical devices, specifically pulse oximeters, don’t work equally well for all people. medium.com/whats-next-h...

Public health threats don't recognize borders, and diseases can spread rapidly through travel, trade, etc. The American University of Beirut and UCSF Center for Pandemic Preparedness and Response piloted a Cross-Border Public Health Surveillance course. bit.ly/45chhO1

In a year of steep challenges, there were still shining moments in global health www.npr.org/sections/goa...

Interested in the UCSF Master’s in Global Health at the Institute for Global Health Sciences? Join us at the next info session! Monday, January 12, at 6 p.m. PT on Zoom. calendar.ucsf.edu/event/master...

Join us and the Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia (CHESA) for our first Grand Rounds of the new year: Evidence-based Advocacy: Asserting Value in Tumultuous Times with John Rose, MD, MPH. January 7 at noon PT (in person and on Zoom): globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/ighs-g...

Care in action: Empowering community health workers to address TB underdiagnosis. UCSF's Center for Tuberculosis is partnering with Johnson & Johnson on this two-year TB-DaSH project. Read more: www.jnj.com/j-j-care-com...

Food Bank volunteer gig with @ighsatucsf.bsky.social

Join us for our next Global Partner Spotlight: The Impact of Cardiometabolic Diseases on People Living with HIV and How Funding Cuts Have Affected HIV Care with Minyahil Alebachew Woldu, PhD, MSc, BPharm. Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8 a.m. PT on Zoom: bit.ly/4s3yfrG #GlobalHealth #HIV #UCSF

Thank you to our entire community—speakers, attendees, and partners—who joined us at our 25th anniversary celebration to reflect on our shared legacy and help us chart a future for global health. Read more about the #IGHSat25 event here: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/celebrating-...

This month, our IGHS Connect series is focused on the intersection between climate change and public health. Geminn Louis Apostol, MD, MBA, MSc, joined us to talk about the impact of climate change on healthcare workers in the Philippines. #ClimateChange #GlobalHealth #ClimateJustice

Join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. PT for our next Global Partner Spotlight with Geminn Louis Apostol: When Storms Bring More Than Rain: Climate Change and Health in the Philippines. globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/when-s...

TOMORROW: Join us for our next Innovation Pathways seminar: Climate change, Implementation Science, and HIV Time: 1 to 2 p.m. PT Link: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/innova...

Join us for a night of storytelling with The Nocturnists on November 12, at 4 p.m. ! Five members of the IGHS community will share stories about moments of challenge, connection, and reflection. Register: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/a-nigh...

Join IGHS for our next Global Partner Spotlight featuring Mutsa Bwakura-Dangarembizi, MMed, MSc. Bwakura-Dangarembizi will discuss the impact of cuts to federal grants on maternal and child health delivery in Zimbabwe on October 23 at 8 a.m. globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/impact...

Join us for a night of storytelling with The Nocturnists! As part of our 25th anniversary event, five members of the IGHS community will share personal narratives through moments of challenge, connection, and humor. globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/a-nigh...

To mark our 25th anniversary, we asked team members what they love about working at IGHS in five words or less. Join us for the 25th anniversary event: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/ighs-25th-an... #IGHS25 #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #UCSF

New UCSF Malaria and Vector-Borne Disease Center Launch Creates a Buzz! September's launch event brought together more than 120 researchers, trainees, public health leaders, and private sector innovators to exchange ideas and build community. globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/new-malaria-...

Join us on Monday!

Don't forget to register for tomorrow's Partner Spotlight with Samuel Kariuki, Eastern Africa Director, at Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)! Register: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/global...

On #WorldCancerResearchDay, we affirm that cancer research needs us all. Announcing our 2025-2026 @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social Global Cancer Program Fellows, joining us from Tanzania, Rwanda, and Vietnam #WCRD2025 #CancerResearchNeedsUsAll #UCSFGlobalCancerProgram

Why does #NIHfunding matter? Because it drives discoveries like engineered fat cells that can starve breast, colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancers. tiny.ucsf.edu/SavingLivesW...

Join us on Thursday! Samuel Kariuki will discuss his work in antimicrobial resistance.

The agenda is now live for the new Center for Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases (CMVBD) annual research symposium and launch event! Register and see the agenda: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/launch...

Don't miss the first in our series of Global Partner Spotlights. This week, we're highlighting Samuel Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, Eastern Africa Director, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi). Register: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/global...

Join us on September 18 for the first session of our Innovation Pathways Series with Patrick Phillips, PhD, MS, MA. Guest speaker Ben Arnold, PhD, will discuss innovations in clinical trials. globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/innova...

We're excited to announce our new program series: IGHS Connect! This series is designed to create shared learning, spark new collaborations, and showcase the work happening across IGHS and our global networks. Check our events page for updates: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/events/

Join us for a presentation from Junwei (Jerry) Zhu, PhD, who will discuss plant-based alternatives against blood-sucking vectors. Register: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/discov...

Join us on Monday, September 29, for a launch event celebrating our new Center for Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases (CMVBD)! CMVBD will host a research symposium in the morning, followed by the launch event. Register on our website: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/launch...

Mamphela Ramphele joins IGHS as Scholar in Residence: Ramphele will spend the next year at IGHS working on research for a book that seeks to understand the persistent legacy of intergenerational trauma in South Africa, across the African continent, and the world. Read more: tinyurl.com/3s2wzzn6

“We finally have a new way to protect against mosquito bites, especially one that fills in some of the gaps of our existing methods.” -Ingrid Chen, PhD, MS, (UCSF, IGHS) Read more: How a Malaria-Fighting Breakthrough Provides Lasting Protection: tinyurl.com/yfpamxyc @swisstph.ch

Join us for a launch event celebrating our new Center for Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases (CMVBD) on September 29! CMVBD will host its inaugural research symposium in the morning, followed by the launch event. Register: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/event/launch...

IGHS' Global Action in Nursing (GAIN) attended the 2025 International Council of Nurses Congress in Helsinki, Finland. globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/ighs-gain-at...

NIH-funded research tackles America’s toughest health challenges and creates jobs nationwide. Every $1 the NIH invests in research generates about $2.56 in new economic activity, from new jobs to spin-out companies. tiny.ucsf.edu/i9bINg

We are excited to announce Sujatha Sankaran, MD, as the new Director of the Master’s in Global Health Sciences program. Sankaran’s vision for the program is rooted in her passion for building equitable health systems and mentorship. Read more: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/sujatha-sank...

Congratulations to the Master’s in Global Health Sciences grads! We’re proud of all they’ve accomplished and are excited to see the impact they’ll make in their careers. #GlobalHealth #UCSF

This year, IGHS participated in the annual AIDS Walk San Francisco to raise money for programs and services for people living with HIV. These funds benefit HIV/AIDS organizations throughout the Bay Area, each delivering essential programs to the community! #AIDSWalkSF #UCSFProud