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How a Y Chromosome Gene May Shape the Course of Heart Valve Disease

UC San Diego bioengineers have shed new light on how a type of heart valve disease—aortic valve stenosis—progresses differently in males and females. The research paves the way for treatments that can be tailored to a patient's biological sex.

UC San Diego Team Develops New Dose Prediction Model for Breast Cancer Radiotherapy

Researchers at UC San Diego have developed advanced deep learning techniques that could revolutionize treatment planning for breast cancer radiotherapy – making it faster and improving its quality.

Could Cutting NIH Funding Delay the Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough?

After joining Rep. Scott Peters in Washington, D.C., Dr. Jim Brewer, chair of the Department of Neurosciences, is raising concerns about proposed NIH funding cuts. In this Q&A, he explains why sustained federal investment is essential to advancing Alzheimer’s research and more.

Leader in Neurosurgery on Future of NIH Funding

NIH funding cuts could threaten U.S. medical research. A top neurosurgeon warns of risks to innovation and patient care.

A New Way to Predict Cancer’s Spread? Scientists Look at ‘Stickiness’ of Tumor Cells

By assessing how “sticky” tumor cells are, UC San Diego researchers have found a potential way to predict whether a patient’s early-stage breast cancer is likely to spread. The discovery could help doctors identify high-risk patients and tailor their treatments accordingly.

Scientists Unravel the Spiraling Secrets of Magnetic Materials for Next-generation Electronics

UC San Diego engineers have developed a new computational approach to accurately model and predict the properties of a class of magnetic molecules called chiral helimagnets. Their work could accelerate the discovery of new materials for spintronics technologies.

Butterfly Wings Inspire New Imaging Technique for Cancer Diagnosis

Using the microscopic structures found on the wings of the Morpho butterfly, researchers have developed a simple and inexpensive way to analyze cancer biopsy samples that could make cancer diagnosis faster, more accurate and more accessible worldwide.

Leading the Way With Care

UC San Diego Health is redefining patient care with thoughtful, human-centered experiences at every touchpoint. From ‘sleep menus’ to pet therapy, elevating patient experiences during the most vulnerable moments in their lives is a guiding principle for UC San Diego Health care teams.

Better Vision Through AI

Electrical engineers and ophthalmologists team up to advance computer vision, AI, and image processing tools, helping doctors diagnose faster, predict effective treatments, and improve patient outcomes.

AI Accelerates the Search for New Tuberculosis Drug Targets

As one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in the U.S. unfolds in Kansas, UC San Diego researchers and their colleagues have published research describing the use of artificial intelligence tools to screen for new antimicrobial candidates to treat the disease.

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