News Archive - Debra Bass

Chancellor Unveils New Award Program to Boost Team-Based Research

Chancellor’s Interdisciplinary Team Catalyst Awards aim to foster sustainable, interdisciplinary collaborations and to assist teams in developing tailored funding strategies for grand scientific and societal challenges.

UC San Diego Ranks 7th in the World for Most Influential Researchers

UC San Diego has the highest number of influential voices in the University of California system and ranks 7th highest among universities worldwide, according to Clarivate’s 2023 Highly Cited Researchers list.

UC San Diego Physicist and Psychologist Awarded $7.5M by NIH for New Alzheimer’s Detection Method

UC San Diego’s Center for Scientific Computation in Imaging has received a $7.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue its interdisciplinary exploration of diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI) work related to Alzheimer’s disease.

UC San Diego Launches $12.8 Million Center to Advance Naval Research and Innovation Workforce

UC San Diego has received a five-year $12.85 million grant to develop a Naval Innovation, Science and Engineering Center program funded by the Office of Naval Research.

Call for Proposals Open for New UC San Diego Climate Action Initiative

Faculty and students interested in entrepreneurship addressing climate change now have access to grants of up to $50,000 from UC San Diego through a new funding program.

Science Research Park Appointment Expands Opportunities for Industry Partnerships

Anne O’Donnell joins the Science Research Park project as Senior Executive Director for Corporate Strategy and Engagement.

Research Growth Tops $1.76B With Tremendous Portfolio of Discovery and Invention

University of California San Diego earned $1.76 billion in research funding last fiscal year, a 6 percent increase over the previous year.

UC San Diego’s Center of Excellence Receives $12.5 Million from DOE

The Center for Matter Under Extreme Conditions received $12.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to maintain one of nine national centers for excellence at UC San Diego.

Forum Shines Light on Gender-Based Violence Incidents and Solutions

For 10 years, UC San Diego’s Center for Gender Equity and Health has been working to make the underrated and underreported issue of gender-based violence visible. A forum last week, brought together dozens of government agencies, nonprofits and community-led efforts across the state.

Love Your Wetlands Day Teams Up With California Volunteers For Community Climate Action Day

California Volunteers, Office of the Governor partnered with the UC San Diego Natural Reserve System on annual Love Your Wetlands Day to promote a countywide day of service to fight climate change.