UC Global Health Institute Moves to UC Irvine | San Jose News

The UC Global Health Institute is relocating from UCSF to UC Irvine’s new Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, marking a major shift for the 17-year-old powerhouse driving health equity across all ten UC campuses. With roots in 2008 and a track record of pioneering initiatives in global health, gender justice, and planetary health — plus student programs like the GloCal Fellowship — the move signals amplified collaboration and impact. UC Irvine’s dean, Bernadette Boden-Albala, calls it a natural fit, praising the institute’s UC-wide spirit, while Dr. Madhavi Dandu sees the relocation as a catalyst for even greater innovation. The new home, bolstered by a $50M gift, positions Orange County as a hub for public health leadership — all while keeping the mission unchanged: advancing health equity locally and globally. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/09/15/uc-global-health-institute-to-be-headquartered-at-uc-irvine/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd6689206a82fa65 Report issues to [email protected].