PARTNERSHIPS

UCSF-QBI and Gladstone Institutes Partnership

The Institut Pasteur, the University of California, San Francisco’s Quantitative Biosciences Institute (UCSF QBI), and Gladstone Institutes have established a partnership to enhance global health through collaborative research, training, and data sharing.

A SHARED COMMITMENT

Partnership in Action

Mission & Objectives

Pandemic Preparedness

Develop strategies for predicting and treating emerging infectious diseases.

Epidemiological Data Collection

Gather and analyze data from global cohorts to improve prevention and understanding of infectious and neglected tropical diseases.

Capacity Building

Enhance research capabilities in countries of the Global South through exchange programs and collaborative projects.

Climate Impact Research

Investigate how global warming influences the spread and emergence of infectious and neglected diseases.

Key Activities

Collaborate on projects that leverage the strengths of both institutions to address pressing global health challenges.
Offer programs to train scientists, with a focus on empowering researchers from low- and middle-income countries.
Utilize advanced technologies, laboratories, and facilities to support comprehensive research efforts.
Bridge laboratory discoveries and clinical applications to accelerate the development of innovative diagnostics, therapies, and public health solutions.
Strengthen international research networks by connecting scientists, institutions, and industry leaders to address shared health challenges.

This collaboration builds upon successful joint efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, where researchers from both institutions made significant strides in understanding the virus and developing potential treatments. The Center exemplifies a proactive approach to global health, aiming to anticipate and mitigate future infectious disease threats through unified scientific excellence. For more information, please visit the Institut Pasteur-UCSF QBI Center’s official page.

Meet the Partner Institutions That Make Impact

Behind every breakthrough is a strong partnership. Together, these leading institutions combine scientific expertise, innovation, and global collaboration to accelerate discoveries that improve health worldwide.

UCSF-QBI

Advancing the future of quantitative biosciences

Institut Pasteur

A global leader in biomedical research since 1887.

Gladstone Institute

Transforming scientific discoveries into life-changing therapies.

IMPORTANCE

Why this Partnership is Important?

Trains Future Scientists: Creates opportunities for mentorship, international exchanges, and collaborative learning

Improves Global Health: Joint research initiatives address critical health challenges, from infectious diseases to emerging public health threats

Accelerates Discovery: By bringing together complementary expertise and resources, researchers can move promising scientific discoveries

Strengthens International Collaboration: By connecting leading institutions across continents, the partnership fosters knowledge sharing, innovation, and long-term scientific cooperation that benefits communities worldwide.