Construction is underway for the UCSF Barbara and Gerson Bakar Research and Academic Building (BRAB), previously known as the Parnassus Research and Academic Building, a state-of-the-art building that will create a vital collaborative space that drives innovations in scientific research and education. BRAB will house the UCSF School of Nursing and research programs for cancer, microbiology, diabetes, immunology, and cell biology.
The building will be home to such key projects as the Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine, iMicro, Bakar ImmunoX and CoLabs, connecting some of the most innovative researchers to collaborate on new discoveries.
Take a virtual tour of the Bakar Research and Academic Building.
To further create a collaborative space with colleagues in other disciplines, the School of Nursing will relocate to PRAB, occupying a floor of the 325,000-square-foot, nine-story building. In addition, the building will serve as a temporary space for research and academic groups as the campus undergoes several major improvements for the Comprehensive Parnassus Heights Plan through 2030.
Demolition of UC Hall on Parnassus Avenue for BRAB was complete in fall 2023.
Construction Hours
- 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for noisy work
Expected Project Completion Date
2027
Project Contact
[email protected] | 415-502-2209
More About This Project
- Learn about BRAB as part of the CPHP plan.
- Read about the UC Regents approval for the BRAB project (Sept. 20, 2023).
- Read about preserving the historical fresco murals of Tolland Hall in the former UC Hall.
- UCSF Plans for New Center for Collaborative Research and Training
- UCSF Selects Design Team for the Bakar Research and Academic Building
- Comprehensive Parnassus Heights Plan
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Video: Virtual Tour of Bakar Research and Academic Building
