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Measuring Cell-Cell Forces Using Snapshots from Time-Lapse Videos of Cells

November 5, 2019

A new computational method can measure the forces cells exert on each other by analyzing time-lapse videos of cell colonies. It could enable researchers to gain fundamental insights into what role intercellular forces play in cellular biology and how they differ in healthy and diseased states.

Predictive Science, Inc. Releases Influenza Predictions

November 1, 2019

San Diego-based Predictive Science, Inc. this week released their first forecast for the 2019-2020 influenza season, which typically runs from November through March.

UC San Diego Statement: Condemning Incidents of Hate and Bias

November 1, 2019

At UC San Diego, we uphold each individual’s right to dignity, justice and respect and we are steadfast in our commitment to the Principles of Community.

Book Recognizes San Diego’s Philanthropic Women Who are Changing the World

November 1, 2019

It is clear from the title artwork of “She Who Inspires” that the face of philanthropy is changing. Debuted Oct. 25 by the University of California San Diego Office of Gift Planning, the new book recognizes over 115 female philanthropists throughout the San Diego region.

The Secrets of Ghost Particle Hunting

October 31, 2019

Fuller, a distinguished professor of physics at the university, has made his life’s work chasing down subatomic particles called neutrinos that are so mysterious they’re known as ghost particles. These ghosts are known to exist even though they’re virtually invisible, they can’t be touched and they remain little understood.

Waking Up to Why Sleep Health Matters

October 31, 2019

At the start of the day, we all do it. We reflexively reach for our phones. As the day winds down, many of us can’t help but do the same. We lie in bed as the luminous glow of our phones—along with TVs and tablets, in many cases—shines into our eyes.

Alumnus Ken Kroner Gives $1M to Align Academic Research with Financial Decision Making

October 31, 2019

What is the optimal investment strategy if people live beyond 100, yet retire at 65-70? How will diversity and inclusion affect a company’s performance? Should investments in global warming and renewable energy funds be ramped up for pension funds?

Destination: UC San Diego

October 31, 2019

UC San Diego made history Thursday, breaking ground on a transformational project that will become the hub for the campus’ design and innovation initiatives while also serving as an inviting new entrance for the community—inviting visitors to look deeper into one of the world’s top public research universities.

UC San Diego Names Inaugural Changemaker Faculty Fellows

October 31, 2019

Eight UC San Diego faculty members have been named inaugural 2019-2020 Changemaker Faculty Fellows, a program created in partnership between the Teaching + Learning Commons and the Center for Student Involvement, with the support of the Changemaker Steering Committee.

Astronomers Catch Wind Rushing Out of Galaxy

October 30, 2019

Researchers from UC San Diego and Rhodes College find direct evidence for the first time of the role of galactic winds in creating the circumgalactic medium.
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