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UC San Diego Makes a Commitment to Open Access by Signing the OA2020 Expression of Interest

February 20, 2019

UC San Diego has signed an Expression of Interest to adopt the principles of Open Access 2020, an international effort to make all scholarly publications freely and immediately available to everyone by replacing the current costly subscription-based approach with sustainable funding models.

Program Gives UC San Diego Health New Resources to Combat Opioid Epidemic

February 20, 2019

UC San Diego Health is among 31 health facilities selected from across the state to participate in the California Bridge Program, an accelerated, 18-month training program for health care providers to enhance access to around-the-clock treatment for patients with opioid use disorder.

Astronomers Invite Citizens to Crowd-Source New Worlds

February 19, 2019

A relaunch of the project involving citizen scientists coincides with an Astrophysical Journal Letters publication of an exciting new discovery that challenges the way astronomers think about the long-term evolution of planetary systems.

Common Acid Reflux Medications Linked to Increased Kidney Disease Risk

February 19, 2019

Mining a large database of adverse reactions to medications, UC San Diego researchers found that people who took proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Prilosec, Nexium) for heartburn and acid reflux were more likely to experience kidney disease than people who took other forms of antacid.

STEM Career v. Parenting?

February 18, 2019

Researchers found that between four to seven years of the birth or adoption of their first child, 43 percent of women, and 23 percent of men, left their full-time STEM careers.

Next Generation Precision Oncology Symposium Celebrates Survivors, Current and Future

February 15, 2019

The Next Generation Precision Oncology Symposium, a novel meeting of industry and academic leaders in cancer science and medicine, will be held February 21, 2019 at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center.

Qualcomm Institute’s gallery@calit2 Welcomes Environmentally-Conscious Art Exhibition

February 14, 2019

A new art exhibition coming to the Qualcomm Institute’s gallery@calit2 on Thursday, March 7th showcases environmentally-informed artistic engagements with the intersection of vertical and horizontal planes.

How Giving a Little Can Help a Lot

February 14, 2019

UC San Diego’s Crowdsurf is a great way for students, faculty and staff to connect directly with the innovative and meaningful work being done on our campus every day. With Crowdsurf—our university’s own crowdfunding initiative—you can support a range of unique and diverse projects.

UC San Diego Couples Share Memories of Magical Moments

February 14, 2019

Every love story is unique. And many of them begin right here at UC San Diego. This Valentine’s Day, we share the magical moments that brought together student, staff and alumni couples. From a first kiss under an iconic sculpture, to passing a phone number written on a napkin and a La Jolla Cove engagement, these pairs share the unforgettable moments on their romantic journeys.

Building Connections: Campus Celebrates Gilman Bridge Opening

February 14, 2019

The Gilman Bridge opened last week to much celebration and fanfare. It will connect the east and west sides of campus at the heart of the university. What many don’t realize is that the much-anticipated project was actually conceived many decades ago—with roots in the Jacobs School of Engineering.
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