Speeding Progress to New Therapies

Research and patient care programs at UCSF in immunology, immune disorders and infectious diseases are regarded as national models, with UCSF scientists recognized for some of the most influential advances in basic science research.

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Immunology & Infectious Diseases

Patient Care

As a leading health sciences institution with a top academic medical center, UCSF conducts numerous clinical trials and offers opportunities to patients to enroll in trials of the most promising new treatments. Patients benefit directly from collaborations of clinical and research teams.

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Research

Few institutions rival UCSF’s research capacity in immunology — an effort already known for clarifying key steps in the formation of the immune defense system and for devising strategies to modify and control immune reactions to treat and prevent disease.

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Education

UCSF’s reputation as a leading institution in health sciences education encompasses its training programs in immunology and infectious diseases. UCSF training in AIDS and in immunology and infectious diseases is ranked as one of the premier programs in the country.

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UCSF Resources

Our Experts

  • Arthur Weiss, MD, PhD

    Arthur Weiss, MD, PhD

    Professor of Medicine; Chief, UCSF Rheumatology Division

  • Diane Havlir, MD

    Diane Havlir, MD

    Professor of Medicine; Chief, HIV/AIDS Division, San Francisco General Hospital

  • lJoanne Engel, MD, PhD

    Joanne Engel, MD, PhD

    Director, UCSF Microbial Pathogenesis and Host Defense Program; Chief, UCSF Infectious Diseases Division