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Using AI to Enable Better Vision – for Both Humans and Machines

August 6, 2024

Through a unique and long-standing collaboration, electrical engineers at UC San Diego are embedded in Jacobs Retina Center to partner with ophthalmologists to develop better computer vision, AI, and image processing tools to help physicians diagnose patients faster and more accurately; predict which drugs will be most successful for specific patients; and even aid in the process of developing new therapeutic treatments for retinal diseases.

Computer Science Researchers Are Getting it Wrong When it Comes to Autism Inclusivity

August 6, 2024

Computer science Ph.D. student Naba Rizvi investigates the stereotypes about neurodiversity perpetuated by computer science research in a new study.

Sustainable and Reversible 3D Printing Method Uses Minimal Ingredients and Steps

August 1, 2024

A new 3D printing method developed by UC San Diego engineers is so simple that it uses a polymer ink and salt water solution to create solid structures. The work has the potential to make materials manufacturing more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Precision Oncology via Artificial Intelligence on Cancer Biopsies

July 31, 2024

An artificial intelligence method to detect biomarkers in tumor biopsies promises to cut weeks and thousands of dollars from cancer detection, extending the benefits of precision oncology to underserved and under-resourced patients.

Unraveling a Key Junction Underlying Muscle Contraction

July 31, 2024

Using powerful new visualization technologies, researchers have captured the first 3-D images of the structure of a key muscle receptor, providing new insights on how muscles develop across the animal kingdom and setting the stage for possible future treatments for muscular disorders.

New Report Shows Greater Interest in Labor Unions, Especially Among Young Workers

July 30, 2024

A new report from the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals significant changes in support for labor unions among U.S. workers.

Illicit Fentanyl Use Linked to Increased Risk of Hepatitis C Among People Who Use Drugs

July 30, 2024

Researchers from University of California San Diego and el Colegio de la Frontera Norte in Mexico have revealed a link between illicit fentanyl use and the transmission of hepatitis C (HCV) among people who inject drugs in San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico.

Extreme Heat in India: A Crisis on the Rise

July 30, 2024

As global temperatures continue to rise, India is grappling with increasingly severe heat waves. As early as April, many Indian cities, including New Delhi, the capital, have experienced record temperatures above 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

UC San Diego Reports $1.73 Billion in Research Awards for FY24

July 30, 2024

UC San Diego announced $1.73 billion in new research funding in its newly released fiscal year 2024 annual report.

UC San Diego Researchers Use Non-Invasive Technique to Record Involuntary Nervous System

July 29, 2024

A research team led by UC San Diego has, for the first time, shown that a wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings. The results could help medical professionals tailor treatments for inflammatory conditions like sepsis and PTSD.
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