Ushma Upadhyay

Ushma Upadhyay is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is affiliated with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, contributing to clinical services and research in reproductive health.

Research Interests

Her research focuses on reproductive autonomy, unintended pregnancy, and structural barriers to abortion and contraception access, particularly in marginalized populations. Recent work explores aging clocks, tumor-immune interactions, and neuroinflammatory mechanisms, reflecting interdisciplinary interests in public health and biomedical sciences.

Publications & Trends

Her recent publications (2025) highlight intersections of aging research, cancer biology, and neuroimmunology, with attention to molecular pathways and population-level disparities. Older studies (2017–2022) emphasize epidemiological patterns in autoimmune and liver diseases.