University of California San Francisco
About UCSF
QBI is located on UCSF’s Mission Bay campus in San Francisco
Welcome
Highlights at a Glance
Our Approach
QBI’s scientific progress is powered by four pillars: technology, disease research, bridges between academia and industry, and people.
Technology
We develop and apply quantitative tools that help open new frontiers in biological discovery.
Disease-Agnostic Research
We direct research toward pressing biomedical challenges to ensure impact on human health.
Translation
We bridge academia and industry to connect basic discovery with therapeutic development.
Global Network
We bring together a global network of scientists beyond UCSF to drive collaborative discovery.
Technology
Disease-Agnostic Research
Translation
Global Network
Technology
QBI’s technology ecosystem supports rapid, high-resolution exploration of biology. Tools ranging from cryo-EM/ET and mass spectrometry to CRISPR, microfluidics and structural modeling help researchers uncover insights that were once out of reach.
Disease Focus
Through cell mapping, QBI reveals how proteins interact in health and disease, generating new insights across cancer, neuropsychiatric, and infectious diseases.
Translation
QBI bridges academia and industry through an integrated translational pipeline designed to better connect basic discovery with therapeutic development.
This evolving framework aims to align QBI’s academic research programs, affiliated companies, and foundation, helping to bridge longstanding gaps between academia and industry while supporting diversified, cross-sector funding.
Global Network
QBI’s global network plays a central role in accelerating scientific discovery and strengthening cross-border research. By connecting scientists across institutions, disciplines, and regions, these partnerships bring new perspectives to shared challenges and help break down traditional silos in academia and industry.
Upcoming Events
Symposium
Save the date: AI Symposium
Jun 17, 2026- Jun 18, 2026
Workshop
Save the date: Innovation Ventures Startup Workshop
Jul 16, 2026
Symposium
Save the date: QBI Internship Symposium
Aug 20, 2026