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New findings published by ETS PhD candidate from the Nepal Turnaway Study

Rachel Murro, ETS PhD candidate, and DEB Associate Professor Nadia Diamond-Smith are part of a research team that published five articles in the September issue of The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia. The articles draw on findings from the Nepal Turnaway Study, a prospective cohort study…

Elizabeth Rose Mayeda awarded a new R01 to evaluate modifiable determinants of dementia among the oldest-old

This exciting new research will focus on adults aged 90 and older, a rapidly growing population that remains understudied in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) research.

The MCNAIR study achieves target enrollment

September 23, 2026

Healthy Neighborhoods SF Takes On High Blood Pressure

A new coalition of San Francisco h

Congratulations to Our 2025–2026 Graduates!

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…

DEB Attends Society for Epidemiologic Research Conference

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…

UCSF welcomes Cohort 13 RISE fellows for Summer Institute

Lisa McElroy, MD, MS is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Population Health Sc

DEB Launches Inaugural Student Research Day: Celebrating Scholarship, Collaboration, and Community

By Beverly Bitagon on
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

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…