Topics and Expertise: health disparities

Rare cystic fibrosis mutations limit the benefits of targeted drugs

Mutations leading to cystic fibrosis in Latino patients may create treatment disparities, say School scientists

20 years chasing the genetic roots of asthma

The UCSF Asthma Collaboratory celebrates 20 years of research on genetic factors in asthma.

A passion for health equity: 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Kathleen B. Kennedy

Kathleen B. Kennedy, PharmD ’78, has been named our Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.

Diversity in medical research is a long way off, study shows

Despite Congressional mandates aimed at diversifying clinical research, little has changed in the last 30 years in both the numbers of studies that include minorities and the diversity of scientists being funded, according to a new analysis by researchers at UC San Francisco.

Jennifer Cocohoba, PharmD, MAS

Interim Dept Chair & Professor

As interim chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, I lead the formation of the department’s strategic direction and priorities to ensure the continued growth and development of the department and its faculty. I manage the resources required to support the department’s success and create the...

Genotyping could lead to stereotyping

While tailoring medications to a group's genetic ancestry can be important, scientists warn that these generalizations might also be misleading.