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As it has for decades, California continues to rely on the expertise of UCSF School of Nursing faculty to supply these solutions. The School has secured more than $18 million to fund active state projects that aim to improve the health of newborns, keep children safe and healthy in child care settings, and end tobacco’s dangerous influence, among others.

The postdoctoral experience at the UCSF School of Nursing offers a vibrant research environment where early-stage investigators are challenged to grow while supported by faculty mentors who are leading scholars in their fields. That support, coupled with UCSF’s institutional commitment to health equity and access to resources, creates opportunities for budding researchers to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Meet 40 rising nursing leaders from the UCSF School of Nursing who are leading innovative changes and forging new paths to better health for our communities. These faculty, students and alumni, who are age 40 or younger, are already making significant contributions in health care. This feature is part of an ongoing series that highlights remarkable nurses and scholars from the School, and their commitment to a more equitable world.

The School of Nursing’s commitment to health equity is demonstrated in 22 innovative projects its researchers are currently conducting.

The obstacles that stand between our most vulnerable populations and effective health care are multi-layered and complex, but researchers at the UCSF School of Nursing are working to eradicate barriers to health equity.

The UCSF School of Nursing commemorated The Year of the Nurse and Midwife, National Nurses Week and the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, with the special event, “What Would Florence Do?” on May 5.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused one of the worst global health crises in history. Researchers at the UCSF School of Nursing are developing studies to learn more about the virus, especially its impact on vulnerable populations.

The project could give anyone considering undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation more information about the potential impact on their health and well being, and improve informed consent.

Depression and chronic illness are intertwined and their effects can be challenging. Researchers at the UCSF School of Nursing are examining this critical issue that could help millions of Americans.

UCSF School of Nursing sociologist Howard Pinderhughes is leading an initiative to make UCSF an "anchor institution." The designation could help UCSF further improve health equity for underserved members of our community.