The San Francisco Bay Area is home to some of the world’s leading institutions in infectious‑disease research, diagnostics and clinical care. From academic giants to nimble biotech start‑ups, this region plays a pivotal role in shaping our understanding and response to emerging pathogens. Here are ten of the most prominent labs and clinics making an impact.
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1 · UCSF Infectious Diseases Clinic
Located at the heart of UCSF’s medical campus, this clinic provides advanced care for complex infections and serves as a hub for clinical trials and translational research.
ucsfhealth.org · Directions · Call
2 · Stanford Infectious Diseases Clinics
Offering comprehensive services in patient care, travel medicine and immunology research, Stanford’s clinics are key players in the South Bay’s healthcare landscape.
med.stanford.edu · Directions · Call
3 · Infectious Disease Doctors Medical Group
Based in Walnut Creek, this private practice delivers personalized infectious‑ disease treatment with a team of seasoned specialists.
iddoctors.com · Directions · Call
4 · Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
A nonprofit research institute in San Francisco, CZ Biohub supports high‑impact science—especially in pathogen detection, diagnostics and immune‑response research.
5 · UCSF Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI)
Focused on systems biology and drug discovery, QBI is renowned for its work on viral mechanisms and therapeutic targets, including COVID‑19 research.
qbi.ucsf.edu · Directions · Call
6 · Arc Institute
An interdisciplinary research institute in Palo Alto, Arc fosters cross‑pollination between biology and computation, backed by leading universities and private philanthropy.
