We tackle the most devastating
and costly diseases
UCSF’s world-renowned research is driving medical advances in understanding the causes of disease and developing new treatments and cures to improve lives.
Neurological Diseases
This Brain Pacemaker Prevents Parkinson’s Symptoms Before They Start
UCSF scientists developed new technology that can predict and prevent Parkinson’s symptoms, helping patients live symptom-free.
Innovations drive new
industries and jobs
For every $1 the NIH invests, institutions like UCSF return about $2.56 in new economic activity. UCSF research collaborations solve America’s most pressing health problems, while creating well-paying jobs that fuel biotech, pharmaceutical, and related industries nationwide.
Safeguarding America
UCSF research today protects our tomorrow. We keep Americans safe at home by detecting and responding to outbreaks worldwide, from Ebola to bird flu to tuberculosis. UCSF research powers our nation’s leadership in health and science worldwide.
“We are at an inflection point in the history of life sciences, with new computational tools and biological methods that can accelerate discovery at unprecedented rates. Federal funding is critical now to help us develop new therapies for the most devastating diseases in America.”
UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS
By the numbers
Investing in science is investing in America — from life-saving cures unimaginable a few years ago to fostering a thriving national economy.
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For every $1 NIH invests, institutions like UCSF return about $2.56 in new economic activity.
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UCSF is the City’s largest employer, supporting over 40,000 jobs.
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UCSF work has an estimated $18.7 billion ripple effect on the greater economy.
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UCSF faculty have created over 240 companies.
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UCSF faculty are responsible for over 1,490 health-sciences inventions.
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UCSF has 2,777 active clinical trials, many funded by the NIH.