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4 Research Projects Advancing Health Worldwide

Meet four school scientists working with community partners to address some of the most pressing global public health issues, from HIV prevention to the health effects of air pollution.
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Nursing Leaders & Change Makers

The nurse leaders and scholars at UCSF push the boundaries of nursing science and education innovation to transform human health and health care systems for the better. View all profiles

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Critical Issues in Health Care

The UCSF School of Nursing stands at the forefront of leading innovative change and new initiatives that tackle the most pressing issues in health care today.

Health Equity
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Balancing Opioid Safety and Pain Care in Nursing Homes
Research
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Strengthening Health and Health Care for Diverse Communities
Research
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Preparing Nurses to Lead Innovative Solutions for Health Disparities
Education
Health Care Leadership
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Leading the Charge: DNP Alumni Champion Positive Change
Patient Care, Health Policy
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Academic-Practice Partnership Improves Patient Care, One Project at a Time
Education, Patient Care
Jerry John Ouner
Meet a Nurse Advancing Health Worldwide
Research, Health Policy
Community and Population Health
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UCSF Trailblazers Redefine Nursing’s Role in Tobacco Control
Research, Health Policy
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How UCSF Nurses are Strengthening Maternal and Perinatal Health
Research
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Reversing the Tide of Black Maternal Mortality
Research
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