Cardiovascular disease remains the nation’s leading cause of death, and the UCSF Cardiology Department of Medicine is a pioneer in developing better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat heart disease. Our mission is to provide the best possible care to all patients with cardiovascular disease, make important discoveries that benefit patients, and offer the best training for cardiology and subspecialty fellows.
We use the most advanced tools to diagnose cardiovascular disease, and our physicians include world-renowned experts in every area of cardiology. We not only treat heart disease – ranging from routine diseases to the most complex and rare – we work to prevent heart disease. We have a wide range of clinical services and expertise and deliver quality care with compassion and a patient-centered focus. We also conduct a wide range of research at all campuses, discovering more about everything from the causes of heart disease to which new drugs and devices are most likely to benefit patients. We have one of the most prestigious cardiology training programs in the country. Our cardiology fellows are mentored by our world-class faculty and have the unparalleled opportunity to conduct research and care for diverse populations of patients at all campus sites.
Strategic Alliances develops and manages UCSF’s largest industry partnerships. Our goal is to identify and build mutually beneficial collaborations and strategic opportunities for collaboration between UCSF and industry, often with the objectives of providing research funding for projects or expanding strategic initiatives at UCSF and securing a partner suitable for commercializing and developing a product should a new invention arise.
We leverage our extensive internal and external networks to connect the right partners to our principal investigators, and after a strong bond is established, we provide alliance management support to ensure a successful collaboration. As scientists by training, we’re invested in ensuring that UCSF research has the support it needs to progress, both within the lab and into the clinic.