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Endowed Chair in Circadian Biology and Medicine Established at UC San Diego

The University of California San Diego has announced that Amir Zarrinpar, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Stuart and Barbara L. Brody Endowed Chair in Circadian Biology and Medicine.

John C. Martin Endowed Chair in Liver Disease Established at UC San Diego

UC San Diego has appointed Rohit Loomba, M.D., as inaugural holder of the John C. Martin Endowed Chair in Liver Disease, which was created to support innovative research and treatment in liver disease.

New Technology Infrastructure Streamlines AI-Powered Coral Research

A new in-kind gift from Dell Technologies is enabling a team of coral reef researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego to increase the environmental sustainability of their AI-powered research.

Endowed Director’s Chair in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness Established at UC San Diego

Pam Taub, M.D., has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Step Family Foundation Endowed Director’s Chair in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness, established by the Step Family and other community leaders.

Remembering Hannah Step

UC San Diego supporter and friend Hannah Step passed away in September, leaving a remarkable legacy in supporting multiple therapeutic areas including cardiac research, clinical care and wellness, palliative care, gastroenterology and medical education at UC San Diego.

Merkin Graduate Fellows Program Receives Renewed Support to Fuel Global Research

The Merkin Graduate Fellows Program, which has allowed graduate students to further their research around the globe, has been renewed thanks to private support from Richard Merkin, M.D.

Honoring a Visionary: UC San Diego Library Endowment Established in Memory of Naomi Broering

UC San Diego Library has announced the establishment of the Naomi Cordero Broering-Chauncey Health Sciences Collection Endowment, made possible through a generous gift from Gregory A. Chauncey, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, retired.

Alison O’Daniel Joins UC San Diego as Suraj Israni Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in Cinematic Arts

Filmmaking is just 150 years old, and Alison O’Daniel sees the field as ripe for invention. As a visual artist and filmmaker, she explores accessibility, sound and listening across media. She recently joined UC San Diego as the inaugural Suraj Israni Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in Cinematic Arts.

King Britt Named MacArthur Foundation Endowed Chair in Digital Media and Learning

For over three decades, King Britt has composed, produced and performed electronic music worldwide. Now a teaching professor in UC San Diego’s Department of Music, he brings this experience to students as the new MacArthur Foundation Endowed Chair in Digital Media and Learning.

Gleiberman Family Expands Legacy in Vision Research with $1 Million Gift and Endowed Chair Milestone

Hanna and Mark Gleiberman’s philanthropic support of vision care and research is strengthening the fight against blinding diseases, like glaucoma.

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