UCSF is the birthplace of biotech, nurturing innovators that have gone on to start Genentech, Chiron (now Novartis), and other industry giants. The University continues to nurture a bold spirit of entrepreneurship that enables our researchers and clinicians to pursue new possibilities for delivering health.
Sonoma Bio Clears FDA
STARTUP
Sonoma Bio gets FDA Clearance of Investigational New Drug Application.
Exai Bio to Launch
STARTUP
The next-generation liquid biopsy company launched at UCSF brings in $65M.
Akili Interactive Hits Top 10
MERGE
Fast Company Names Akili to their 2022 list of 'Most Innovative Companies.'
Thermo Fisher/UCSF Alliance
PARTNERSHIP
For early biotech manufacturing at the Mission Bay campus.
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CRISPR Research Lab
ALLIANCE
'Laboratory for Genomic Research:' CRISPR Pioneers to Unravel the Human Genome.
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Digital ADHD Treatment
LICENSING
ENDEAVOR technology is available for use at no cost during the acute phase of the pandemic.