Jess H Ghannam PhD

Dr. Jess H. Ghannam, PhD, is a California-licensed clinical neuropsychologist. He is affiliated with the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences within the School of Medicine, where his work bridges clinical care, education, and global health. Dr. Ghannam’s clinical interests include behavioral medicine and the psychological impact of chronic medical illness, with experience supporting individuals living with conditions such as chronic pain, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Ghannam’s research focuses on the long-term health consequences of war and displacement, including the psychological and psychiatric effects of armed conflict on children. He has contributed to peer-reviewed work examining trauma and mental health in conflict-affected communities. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Ghannam has developed community health clinics in the Middle East that emphasize community-based treatment programs for families in crisis. He has served as a consultant to organizations supporting torture survivors and has worked with international agencies and NGOs assisting refugees and displaced communities. At UCSF, Dr. Ghannam also develops culturally respectful training programs and supports learners across disciplines. His institutional leadership includes directing the UCSF Scholars at Risk Program and serving in faculty leadership and campus climate roles.