QBI Highlights

A global health and infectious disease leader with expertise in biotechnology and AI biosecurity brings scientific and operational experience to help strengthen QBI’s infrastructure and advance its translational impact.

The 2026 QBI Hackathon marked the largest edition of the event to date, bringing together 19 teams for 48 hours of collaboration at the intersection of biology, computation, and medicine.

A series of high-resolution molecular structures reveals how PI3Kα, a key regulator of cell growth and survival that is often altered in cancer, becomes activated at the cell membrane.

A new study reveals how HIV-infected immune cells can reprogram cervical tissue and activate pathways linked to cancer progression

A former ARPA-H leader and global health expert brings experience in translational science, technology innovation, and pandemic preparedness to help advance QBI’s mission and technology strategy.

A New Study Reveals How Protein-to-Protein Interaction Mapping Decodes the Molecular Origins of Pandemic Viruses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore our 2025 timeline to celebrate the people, projects, and moments that shaped the year.