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Climate Change
Climate change will likely be the most significant global health threat of the 21st century. As global temperatures rise, communities worldwide face health risks from […]
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COVID-19
IGHS has been supporting the COVID-19 response locally and globally, applying its extensive experience and multidisciplinary expertise to address the unprecedented global health crisis. We […]
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Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases
IGHS is at the forefront of addressing emerging infectious diseases, spearheading groundbreaking research and implementing innovative interventions to combat dynamic global health threats. Leveraging cutting-edge […]
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HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections
For more than 30 years, UCSF has been a world leader in HIV/AIDS research and treatment. Under the auspices of the AIDS Research Institute, the […]
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Malaria
IGHS conducts basic science, surveillance and vector control research and develops innovative strategic solutions to eliminate malaria and catalyze action in countries and regions, paving […]
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Maternal, Newborn and Reproductive Health
Researchers at UCSF’s Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health and the Institute for Global Health Sciences conduct research and training programs around the world to […]
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Mental Health
IGHS takes a holistic approach to mental health, encompassing training, direct interventions and research on care models. Our work emphasizes the interconnectedness of mental health […]
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Non-Communicable Diseases
IGHS is committed to addressing the rising global challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cancer and diabetes. We focus on advancing […]
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Every year, tuberculosis (TB) kills 1.6 million people – more than malaria and HIV combined – making it the world’s deadliest infectious disease. UCSF doctors […]
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