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QBI Quantitative Bioscience Institute (QBI) - QBI is the institute which transforms our understanding of biology and disease through quantitative research.

lnk.bio/qbi_ucsf The Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) fosters collaborations across the biomedical and the physical sciences, seeking quantitative methods to address pressing problems in biology and biomedicine. Motivated by problems of human disease, QBI is committed to investigating fundamental biological mechanisms, because ultimately solutions to many diseases will be revealed by new discoveries in the basic sciences.

🚀 Ready for the QBI Hackathon 2026? Start building your dream team before the main event.Join our Pre-Hackathon Mixer Se...
04/23/2026

🚀 Ready for the QBI Hackathon 2026? Start building your dream team before the main event.

Join our Pre-Hackathon Mixer Series across UC campuses to meet collaborators, pitch ideas, find teammates, and spark your next big project before the June 27–28 Hackathon at UCSF Mission Bay.

📍 2026 Mixer Dates
April 27 | UC Berkeley | 5–7 PM
May 14 | UC Santa Cruz | 5–7 PM
June 11 | UCSF | 5–7 PM

Whether you’re a first-time hacker, founder, researcher, designer, coder, or just curious—these mixers are where ideas turn into teams.

💡 Got an idea? Come ready with a quick intro or mini pitch.
🤝 Need a team? This is the place to meet one.
🏆 Want to compete in June? Start here.

The main Hackathon happens June 27–28, 2026 at UCSF Mission Bay, where teams will build, present to judges, and compete for prizes.

Learn more and RSVP now via the link in bio and secure your place!

How do viruses hide from the immune system?Join us April 23 for a seminar with Dr. Christopher Overall, a world leader i...
04/20/2026

How do viruses hide from the immune system?

Join us April 23 for a seminar with Dr. Christopher Overall, a world leader in proteomics and systems biology.

He’ll discuss how SARS-CoV-2 uses specialized enzymes to weaken immune defenses, spread between cells, and avoid detection. These discoveries could help guide new antiviral therapies and deepen our understanding of how viruses operate.

If you’re interested in science, medicine, or the future of infectious disease research, this is one to catch.

Learn more and register: Link in bio!

Yesterday’s Systems Biology for Infectious Diseases Workshop brought together a great group of speakers and participants...
04/15/2026

Yesterday’s Systems Biology for Infectious Diseases Workshop brought together a great group of speakers and participants—diving into everything from proteomics and transcriptomics to multi-omics and network modeling of host–pathogen interactions.

Huge thanks to our speakers: Robyn Kaake, Alicia Richards, Judd Hultquist, Walter Eckalbar, and Mehdi Bouhaddou for leading such thoughtful sessions—and to everyone who showed up ready to engage, collaborate, and connect.

Always energizing to see this community in action. ✨

What if you could see molecules in action? ✨On April 22, we’re hosting Janet Iwasa (The University of Utah), whose 3D an...
04/15/2026

What if you could see molecules in action? ✨

On April 22, we’re hosting Janet Iwasa (The University of Utah), whose 3D animations bring cellular processes to life in ways that are reshaping research, teaching, and scientific storytelling.

In this talk, she’ll share:
🧬 How animation helps decode complex biology
🎥 Projects visualizing everything from molecular machines to dynamic cellular systems
🛠 New tools for building and sharing animated models
🔮 Where molecular visualization is headed next

Whether you’re a researcher, student, or just love science + design, this one’s worth it.

Learn more and register: link in bio!

Join us on April 14 for a Systems Biology for Infectious Diseases Workshop! Learn network biology, multi-omics & computa...
04/06/2026

Join us on April 14 for a Systems Biology for Infectious Diseases Workshop!

Learn network biology, multi-omics & computational modeling through influenza, coronavirus & antimicrobial resistance case studies.

Learn more & register by April 10 - link in bio. We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re excited to welcome Mehdi Bouhaddou to Mission Bay for a QBI seminar hosted by Nevan Krogan.How do cells respond t...
04/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Mehdi Bouhaddou to Mission Bay for a QBI seminar hosted by Nevan Krogan.

How do cells respond to their environment?

Dr. Bouhaddou’s work uses phosphoproteomics to uncover the signaling networks that govern cellular decisions - from viral infection to environmental exposures to coral resilience.

A fascinating cross-disciplinary perspective on biology, disease, and adaptation!

Join us at UCSF Mission Bay on April 13. More details in bio link.

As the top-funded unit within the School of Pharmacy, QBI proudly supports UCSF’s mission to lead in research excellence...
03/03/2026

As the top-funded unit within the School of Pharmacy, QBI proudly supports UCSF’s mission to lead in research excellence and help drive breakthroughs from the lab to real-world therapies.

Learn more: link in bio.

Big ideas in proteomics are coming to QBI!On March 13, 2026, we’re hosting two leaders from Genentech at UCSF for a semi...
02/26/2026

Big ideas in proteomics are coming to QBI!

On March 13, 2026, we’re hosting two leaders from Genentech at UCSF for a seminar:

✨ Jennie Lill - Executive Director & Senior Fellow, who has led Proteomics at Genentech for 20+ years

✨ Tess Branon - Principal Scientist & Interactomics Group Lead, and co-developer of proximity labeling tools like TurboID (developed during her work with Alice Ting)

Register to join us! Link in bio.

Join us for a seminar with our collaborator from , Christian Freund on Feb 6!Christian’s work explores the dynamic life ...
02/02/2026

Join us for a seminar with our collaborator from , Christian Freund on Feb 6!

Christian’s work explores the dynamic life of proteins, from immune signaling and antigen presentation to neural communication and vesicle fusion, shedding light on how molecular motion shapes immunity, brain function, and disease.

Come for the science, stay for the snacks😋 & community! All are welcome.

Registration link in bio.

An evening of conversation, curiosity, and connection 🧠✨Join us as cutting-edge science meets human story, exploring how...
01/12/2026

An evening of conversation, curiosity, and connection 🧠✨

Join us as cutting-edge science meets human story, exploring how we understand the brain, autism, and neuropsychiatric research today.

🎤 Featuring a flash talk by Dr. Matthew State, leading expert in psychology and psychiatric genetics, followed by a conversation with award-winning journalist Victoria Colliver, and an open audience Q&A.

This event is part of “The Night of Science”, a new public series designed to make science accessible, relevant, and deeply human. All are welcome!

🗓️ February 12, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Manny’s, San Francisco

Register via link in bio.

✨ We’re kicking off 2026 with a special guest!Join us Jan 8 at for a seminar with Søren Brunak, a global leader in heal...
01/05/2026

✨ We’re kicking off 2026 with a special guest!

Join us Jan 8 at for a seminar with Søren Brunak, a global leader in health data science. His work combines biology, medicine, and computational science in innovative ways, helping us better understand disease and improve health outcomes.

Talk: Multimorbidities and Polypharmacy in a Population-wide Disease Trajectory Perspective

Hosted by: Nevan Krogan

We can’t wait to see you there 💡more details and registration in bio link.

01/05/2026

✨ 2025 was a year full of discovery, collaboration, and big moments at QBI.

We’re proud and inspired by our community’s curiosity, creativity, and commitment. Thank you for driving science forward with us 💙

Take a look back at some of the highlights, from exciting breakthroughs and conversations to new programs and partnerships shaping the future.

Here’s to 2026! A year of curiosity, connection, and impact 🚀

See the full 2025 timeline: link in bio.

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The Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) fosters collaborations across the biomedical and the physical sciences, seeking quantitative methods to address pressing problems in biology and biomedicine. Motivated by problems of human disease, QBI is committed to investigating fundamental biological mechanisms, because ultimately solutions to many diseases will be revealed by new discoveries in the basic sciences.