Congratulations to the 92 graduates from our PhD, master's, and certificate programs! This milestone reflects years of commitment, curiosity, and perseverance, and we are proud to celebrate all they have accomplished. Whether pursuing careers in research, healthcare, education, industry, or public…
The 2026 Society of Epidemiological Research (SER) Conference in Phoenix was another wonderful opportunity for the DEB community to connect, celebrate, and share research. This year's DEB social, coordinated by newly joined DEB Professor Elizabeth Rose Mayeda, Professor Emeritus Tom Newman, and…
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the UCSF Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (DEB) celebrated a major milestone with the inaugural DEB Student Research Day—a dynamic new annual event showcasing the extraordinary talent, innovation, and scientific excellence of our student community.
Dr. Vinay Prasad returns to UCSF following his service at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, where he served as the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, as well as Chief Medical and Scientific Officer. During his time at the FDA, Dr. Prasad contributed to national…
People with with criminal legal involvement are disproportionately impacted by HIV acquisition and are at high risk for poor HIV care outcomes due to care disruption posed by re-incarceration, medication non-adherence and other co-occurring conditions disproportionately represented among this group…
The co-PIs received the award to conduct research on heavy menstrual bleeding in India. Their study addresses Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB), an overlooked contributor to anemia affecting up to 78% of women in some low-income settings.
