April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018 —
Imagine if all childhood vaccines could get delivered with an inhaler rather than shots; or wiping away tuberculosis bacteria in a patient’s lungs with an inhaler; or disinfecting a hospital room thoroughly with a diffuser. These are the goals of a research team led by Professor James Friend in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California San Diego. Their efforts were recently boosted when Friend received a prestigious $900,000 research grant from the Keck Foundation, whose mission is to support pioneering discoveries in science, engineering and medical research.
April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018 —
Engineers have developed a tiny, ultra-low power chip that could be injected just under the surface of the skin for continuous, long-term alcohol monitoring. The chip is powered wirelessly by a wearable device such as a smartwatch or patch. The goal of this work is to develop a convenient, routine monitoring device for patients in substance abuse treatment programs.
April 9, 2018
April 9, 2018 —
The misuse of Facebook data by Cambridge Analytica, the politicization of U.S. intelligence agencies, and the civil wars crises plaguing regions in the Middle East, Africa and beyond are just a few of the topics tackled in Political Violence @ a Glance. The blog was launched by Barbara F. Walter, political science professor at the School of Global Policy and Strategy.
April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018 —
Conflict, a death in the family, financial hardship and serious medical crises are all associated with accelerated physical aging. In a new study, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that such negative fateful life events — or FLEs — appear to also specifically accelerate aging in the brain.
April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018 —
In 1895 Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite sat at a desk in Paris and secretly wrote out his last will and testament. In that document, the man known to many as “the Merchant of Death” stipulated that his vast wealth be distributed in the form of yearly prizes to those who “have conferred the greatest benefit to mankind.” In the following years, the Nobel Prize would become the world’s most prestigious honor. Each December, thousands of the world’s elites arrive in Stockholm to dine on reindeer with the King of Sweden in celebration of the achievements of humankind.
April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018 —
For consumers looking to reduce their consumption of meat — particularly due to a greater understanding of the ethical treatment of animals — researchers have analyzed the leading cookbooks of 26 celebrity chefs to offer insight and guidance. Their findings show that not all chefs are what they appear: while some offer recipes that align with their public personas, others show great dissonance in what is said, and what is cooked.
April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018 —
UC San Diego students met with legislators March 21 to share how their research impacts California and advocate for investment to support graduate enrollment. The graduate students took to the state capitol in Sacramento, participating in the ninth annual University of California Graduate Research Advocacy Day.
April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018 —
As scholars, they are protecting human rights, advancing understanding of atmospheric aerosols, activating cross-border artistic exchange and so much more. In the classroom, their passion and innovation is inspiring a new generation of students to think big and pursue bold change.
April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018 —
Nearly 300 high school students from San Diego and Tijuana arrived on our campus recently to hear from one of the world’s brightest minds in science: renowned plant physiologist Graham Farquhar. Farquhar was awarded the 2017 Kyoto Prize—Japan’s highest private award for lifetime achievement, presented by the Inamori Foundation—in recognition of his contributions to environmental science.
April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018 —
Lauded as the “funniest guy on Facebook,” George Takei, renowned actor, author and activist, will speak at the University of California San Diego on April 26. Takei first gained fame for portraying Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu on the TV show “Star Trek,” and has since garnered a massive following on social media for his unique presence as a humorist and entertainer who cares about humanity.
