It starts with a spark of curiosity. At UC San Diego, seeking answers to challenging questions has led to discoveries that transformed medicine and public safety and opened new frontiers in science. These seven breakthroughs continue to improve lives and shape decisions around the world.
Women’s physical activity levels are less variable than men’s, according to a new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. What’s more, women’s hormonal cycles did not have a noticeable impact on physical activity levels.
Peter Asbeck’s breakthroughs in transistors and power amplifiers are powering the future of wireless communication, from 5G to next-gen networks.
UC San Diego researchers develop a method to precisely steer large language models, enabling safer and more reliable AI applications, with potential to make AI more efficient and accessible.
The University of California San Diego School of Medicine has developed a new Master of Advanced Studies in Precision Medicine Therapeutics in Oncology (PMTO) program. Classes for the new program will begin in Fall of 2026.
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Two University of California San Diego School of Medicine physician-scientists have been elected to the Association of American Physicians (AAP). Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, M.D., M.S. and Harold (Hal) Hoffman, M.D. were selected for membership to the American Association of Physicians.
The DPP is a free one-year lifestyle change program that is proven to cut the risk of type 2 diabetes in half, showing promising results to participants across varying backgrounds and challenges.
Six professors from the University of California San Diego have been elected in 2025 to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honor societies
“UC San Diego just has great tools to enable better fundamental understanding of these advanced materials which we were developing. Without those capabilities or instruments, we would not be where we are today.”
“When America invests in science, we invest in a brighter, healthier future.”
“Nature is ever-changing, and we need to adjust our spaces to safely accommodate wildlife, whether in our backyards, cities or agricultural lands.”
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