Our mission is to foster a dynamic, productive, and collaborative environment that advances research, training, and clinical translation in human genetics.
Our faculty span all four schools—Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy—as well as numerous departments within them. This breadth reflects the central role of human genetics in both foundational biomedical research and modern health care. With the sequencing of the human genome and the rapid decline in the cost of individual genome sequencing in recent years, we are entering a transformative era in translational human genetics. These advances are reshaping our understanding of not only rare Mendelian disorders, but essentially all human diseases. The IHG and its members are committed to remaining at the forefront of these groundbreaking developments.
Director: Nadav Ahituv
Nadav Ahituv, PhD, assumed the role of Director of the IHG on January 23, 2023. An accomplished researcher at UCSF and a member of the institute since its founding in 2006, Dr. Ahituv leads the Ahituv Lab, where his team studies gene regulatory elements and their influence on human diversity and disease.
Twitter: @NadavAhituv
Featured Event: Genotech Symposium 2026
Join the UCSF Institute for Human Genetics and UCSF Institute for Regeneration Medicine for Genotech Symposium 2026, a premier gathering that brings together academic researchers, industry leaders, and the genetics and genomics community.
This full-day symposium will feature talks highlighting cutting-edge research with opportunities for collaboration, networking, and meaningful scientific exchange.
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
📍 Genentech Hall (Atrium & Auditorium)
🕣 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
🎟️ Free registration
Registration is now open. Please register by September 7, 2026 to help us plan for catering.
