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About UCSFQBI Highlights
May 13, 2026
QBI Welcomes John Young as Chief Strategy Officer
A veteran leader in pharma, infectious disease, and global health joins QBI to help accelerate the translation of PPI science into therapeutic impact and industry partnerships.
Apr 21, 2026
New CRISPR Study Uncovers Hidden Drivers and Blockers of HIV Infection
Researchers at QBI, UCSF, and Gladstone Institutes published a new Cell study delivering a comprehensive map of how HIV interacts with human proteins in primary immune cells.
Mar 17, 2026
QBI Turns 10!
On March 16, 2016, UCSF announced the establishment of the Quantitative Biosciences Institute, with a mission to connect researchers across disciplines and advance understanding of disease biology.
Mar 09, 2026
Investing in Women Scientists at Every Stage
In recognition of International Women’s Day, QBI reflects on its ongoing commitment to supporting women’s talent, leadership, and discovery across the scientific community.
Feb 03, 2026
QBI Fellowship Program Welcomes Leah Roe
Leah Roe joined QBI as a Fellow, becoming part of a program that supports early-career scientists in launching independent research within UCSF’s collaborative environment.
Dec 23, 2025
Looking Back on 2025 at QBI
Explore our 2025 timeline to celebrate the people, projects, and moments that shaped the year.
Dec 09, 2025
QBI and University of Alberta Sign an MOU
The agreement launches a cross-border partnership at the intersection of AI and biomedical research.
Oct 28, 2025
QBI Fellowship Program Welcomes Kevin Lou
QBI welcomed Kevin Lou to our Fellowship Program, designed to support early-career scientists in launching independent research within UCSF’s collaborative environment.
Oct 16, 2025
Behind the Science: QBI Voices
QBI introduced a series highlighting our scientists’ curiosity, challenges, and hopes, debuting with a cancer-focused edition in honor of Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 09, 2025
New Insights Into How HIV Hijacks Our Cells
A QBI fireside chat ft. Amber Smith, UCSF research specialist and lead author of a Molecular Cell study, who pulls back the curtain on how HIV hijacks the cell’s own machinery to survive and spread.
Jul 31, 2025
Launch of the Paul Farmer African Initiative for Research (PFAIR)
PFAIR seeks to strengthen local research capacity and infrastructure across Africa by leveraging AI, mass spectrometry, and bioinformatics to help translate African-led ideas into funded projects.
Jul 16, 2025
From Vietnam to San Francisco: A 'Q and A' with Visiting Scholar Dr. Hoai Nguyen
A Q&A with Visiting Scholar Dr. Hoai Nguyen