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Researchers Uncover Metabolism Link to Proteins Important in Infections, Cancer and Autoimmunity

March 11, 2025

Cells release proteins called type one interferons to fight viruses and cancers. One type is known for generating bursts of type one interferons in short periods. Biologists have linked this production to metabolism, a finding that could help empower immune responses against infections and disease.

Could Cutting NIH Funding Delay the Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough?

March 10, 2025

After joining Rep. Scott Peters in Washington, D.C., Dr. Jim Brewer, chair of the Department of Neurosciences, is raising concerns about proposed NIH funding cuts. In this Q&A, he explains why sustained federal investment is essential to advancing Alzheimer’s research and more.

UC San Diego Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Universities Powering Global Innovation

March 10, 2025

UC San Diego has been named one of the world’s top 10 universities driving global innovation, according to a report by Clarivate. Recognized for its groundbreaking research and industry impact, the university’s ideas fuel patented breakthroughs, startup creation and economic growth worldwide.

Sam Ward Appointed Vice Dean for Research at School of Medicine

March 10, 2025

Sam Ward, P.T., Ph.D., professor in the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Radiology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, and and Bioengineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering has been appointed vice dean for research.

The Two Faces of Liquid Water

March 10, 2025

Scientists from UC San Diego have uncovered a key finding to one of water's unique properties: at high pressure and low temperature, liquid water separates into two distinct liquid phases — one high-density and one low-density.

Local Leadership on Global Climate Crisis Highlighted in Resilience Summit

March 7, 2025

The organization Climate-Resilient California and Californians (CRC2) held a virtual meeting Feb. 27-28 spearheaded by a Scripps Oceanography climate scientist to acknowledge the importance of climate action on the part of cities, counties and states, but also to identify where efforts go wrong.

Men’s Basketball Claims First-Ever Regular Season Big West Championship

March 7, 2025

UC San Diego captured its first-ever regular season Big West Championship with a 70-63 victory over visiting Long Beach State on March 6 in LionTree Arena.

The Data Science Boom: How UC San Diego is Preparing Professionals for the Future

March 7, 2025

As data-driven decision-making and AI become essential across virtually all industries to stay competitive, the demand for skilled data science professionals is skyrocketing. UC San Diego's online Master of Data Science (MDS) program is stepping up to meet this need.

Do Women Leaders Drive Better Environmental Outcomes?

March 6, 2025

Meera Mahadevan, an assistant professor of economics at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy discovered that when women are elected to political office in India, air pollution decreases.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Diverse Leaders

March 5, 2025

Members of UC San Diego’s Student Health and Well-Being cluster offered personal experiences as Black health care professionals at a panel co-sponsored by UC San Diego Student Health and Well-Being and Career Services Center.
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