Elizabeth Joyce

Elizabeth Joyce, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), with a joint appointment in the School of Medicine. She holds a teaching-focused role and co-directs first- and second-year dental school courses in anatomy and physiology (BMS 116, 118, and 126), alongside Dr. Barbie Klein. She also directs BMS 117, which focuses on infectious disease and immunology. Dr. Joyce is deeply committed to health professions education and is a member of the Academy of Medical Educators.

Her research interests bridge medical education and immunology, emphasizing the integration of clinical and basic science principles. She has contributed to studies on Streptococcus pneumoniae pathogenesis, bacterial host interactions, and educational methodologies in remediation strategies for medical trainees. Her work on signaling systems in pathogens and genomic analysis further underscores her interdisciplinary approach.

• Awards: Member of the Academy of Medical Educators

Dr. Joyce collaborates extensively on curriculum development and has advised on educational frameworks within UCSF's medical and dental programs. Her laboratories and teams focus on advancing evidence-based teaching practices alongside microbiological research.