UC San Diego Partnership with County Helps Hospitals Prepare for Respiratory Virus Surges
October 16, 2026
A new forecasting feature in the County's respiratory report shows flu activity rising unusually early.
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Inaugural Physician Assistant Class Celebrates Commencement
October 14, 2026
As the first cohort of the Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program, the graduates helped establish not only a new program, but also a learning environment built around collaboration across health professions.
Neurobiologists Trigger Learned Movements by Activating Just 20 Brain Cells
October 14, 2026
Scientists have identified and activated a small group of neurons responsible for the initiation of learned movements. The study used cutting-edge techniques to not only “read” brain activity down to the level of individual cells, but “write” patterns that allowed researchers to control movement.
Scientists Reveal How Pancreatic Cancer Evolves to Evade Treatment
October 13, 2026
In landmark single-cell study of pancreatic tumors, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center researchers reveal how tumor evolution shapes disease, which could yield new, more effective treatments for one of the deadliest cancers.
UC San Diego-Incubated Startup Awarded Up to $3.9M to Advance Personalized Care for Critically Ill
October 8, 2026
InflammaSense’s wearable VITALx-patch sensor will monitor patients’ immune responses in real time as part of a federal initiative.
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 Researchers Discover Why Chronic Low Back Pain Feels “Personal”
October 5, 2026
Chronic back pain flares activate the brain's "self network," linking pain to identity. Standard treatments often fail, but mindfulness meditation and psilocybin hold promise because they target the network, separating pain from the self.
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.
