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Skaggs School of Pharmacy Launches PRIME Rx with Landmark State Investment

October 12, 2026

A new PRIME program at UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will train the next generation of pharmacy leaders to work in underserved areas.

Setting Sights on Better Vision: How Jacobs Retina Center Connects Discovery and Care

October 8, 2026

Jacobs Retina Center at UC San Diego unites clinicians, engineers and scientists to turn retinal discoveries into treatments, advancing vision care through AI, genetics and translational research.

Statins May Protect People from Developing Glaucoma

October 7, 2026

Statins, which are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol, could help protect the eyes against glaucoma, says new research from UC San Diego.

Contrary to Fears, Psilocybin Users with Depression Continue to Seek Treatment

October 6, 2026

New UC San Diego study finds psilocybin use among those with depression doesn't lead to abandoning traditional care but is linked to higher perceived unmet mental health needs.

UC San Diego and University of Vermont Share $19M from NSF to Build National Biological Observatory

October 1, 2026

A new grant awarded to UC San Diego and the University of Vermont will enable the construction of a national biological observatory, which will empower new discoveries in neurosciences and basic biology.

Naturally Occurring Peptide May Offer New Approach to Neurodegeneration

September 22, 2026

UC San Diego researchers find naturally occurring peptide catestatin reduces tau and amyloid buildup, eases brain inflammation and improves function in preclinical models of neurodegeneration. Findings suggest new paths to treating Alzheimer's and related diseases.

UC San Diego Receives Up To $11.3 Million to Develop Smarter Red Blood Cells

August 31, 2026

Researchers at UC San Diego have been awarded a DARPA contract to redesign red blood cells to temporarily boost human performance.

Simulated Reality, Real Benefits

August 19, 2026

Reinventing surgery, medical training and patient care — before patients even enter the room.
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