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Use of Metformin Associated with Exceptional Longevity Among Older Women

Health & Behavior

In a study of older adult women with diabetes, metformin, a widely used diabetes medication, was associated with a 30% lower risk of death before age 90 compared to use of sulfonylurea, another diabetes medication.

Elder woman, prick test

Why Clinical Trials Matter to Everyone

Profiles

Director of the UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute David "Davey" Smith explains the importance of clinical trials to ensure that the drugs and vaccines we take are safe and effective.

Davey Smith and researcher in lab doing test procedures

A Clearer Look at Diabetic Kidney Disease via New Optical Imaging Technology

Technology & Engineering

Researchers have developed a powerful new way to look inside kidney tissues, without needing to stain or damage the tissue samples. The new technique reveals early signs of disease often missed by traditional methods.

A whole slide image of a renal core biopsy from a patient diagnosed with Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) imaged using the platform described in the new paper in Nature Communications.

The Long Pathway to Cell Organization and Growth

Science & Environment

Sterols are among the most abundant lipids in eukaryotic cells, yet are synthesized through notoriously long, complex metabolic pathways. Researchers from UC San Diego have used a novel approach to show how they interact with other lipids that help cells self-organize.

The Long Pathway to Cell Organization and Growth
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Our People, Our Stories, Our Impact

Take a deeper look into the remarkable stories of our changemakers and community-builders, our cutting-edge research, and the global influence of UC San Diego.

Campus & Community

From exciting athletics programs and campus events, to our latest contributions to cutting-edge research—UC San Diego is a vibrant community of creators and innovators, making a positive impact both in San Diego and beyond.

UC San Diego School of Medicine Physician-Scientists Elected to Association of American Physicians

Awards & Accolades

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.

Shaping the Future Together: Announcing the 2025 Convene and Influence Awardees

Awards & Accolades

UC San Diego’s 2025 Strategic Convene and Influence Awards highlight seven groundbreaking initiatives aimed at fostering investigator-led collaborations that advance interdisciplinary thought leadership.

Free UC San Diego Program Cuts Participant’s Risk of Developing Diabetes in Half

Health & Behavior

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.

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Celebrating APIA Heritage Month and the Immigrant Experience in San Diego

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Geopolitical Shifts and U.S.-China Relations

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A Closer Look at Genetic Medicine and AI

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