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UC San Diego Awards Its First Surf Scholarship

July 7, 2022

As a global academic powerhouse with an iconic ocean backdrop, UC San Diego is known for making waves in research, athletics and beyond. Recently, the university awarded the first college surfing scholarship ever recognized by the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA).

UC San Diego Students to Compete in Sustainability Decathlon

July 7, 2022

With the affordable housing crisis reaching a fever pitch in San Diego and the impacts of climate change being felt around the world, a team of students at UC San Diego is putting their skills to work as they design a sustainable AND affordable house for the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon.

UC San Diego Team Explores Nervous System Workings Related to PTSD, Other Mental Health Disorders

July 5, 2022

A first-of-its-kind study published today in the journal "Brain Stimulation" measures changes in the human brain’s response to a perceived threat following non-invasive stimulation of the nervous system via the vagus nerve.

A Rhythmic Small Intestinal Microbiome Prevents Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

July 5, 2022

UC San Diego researchers found that in mice how much they ate and when altered the nature of their gut microbiome: too much food too frequently resulted in poorer microbial and metabolic health.

Olga Dudko Receives Prestigious Simons Investigator Award

July 5, 2022

UC San Diego Professor of Physics Olga Dudko has been named a 2022 Simons Investigator, one of the most prestigious awards for a theoretical research scientist. Dudko is a theoretical physicist whose work seeks to establish unifying physical principles in biology.

These Energy-Packed Batteries Work Well in Extreme Cold and Heat

July 4, 2022

Researchers developed lithium-ion batteries that perform well at freezing cold and scorching hot temperatures, while packing a lot of energy. This could help electric cars travel farther on a single charge in the cold and reduce the need for cooling systems for the cars' batteries in hot climates.

“Soft” CRISPR May Offer a New Fix for Genetic Defects

July 1, 2022

Scientists have developed a CRISPR-based technology that could offer a safer approach to correcting genetic defects. The new “soft” CRISPR system makes use of natural DNA repair machinery, providing a foundation for novel gene therapy strategies with the potential to cure genetic diseases.

Mathematical Model Helps Predict Anal Cancer Risk in Persons with HIV Infection

July 1, 2022

UC San Diego researchers have created a mathematical model to help predict risk of anal cancer in persons with HIV infection and aid patients and doctors regarding screening decisions.

US and Czech Scientists Collaborate To Explore Gamma-Ray Production With High Power Lasers

July 1, 2022

A new collaborative project involving UC San Diego aims to leverage the capabilities of multi-petawatt lasers to demonstrate efficient generation of dense gamma-ray beams.

Faculty Start-Up Helps Employers Adapt to the Remote and Hybrid Work Era

June 30, 2022

With remote and hybrid work becoming a new norm, managers and employers around the world are presented with new challenges. However, for two faculty at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy, Joshua Graff Zivinand Elizabeth Lyons, it also presents an opportunity to adapt to a new era th
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