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Trailblazer: First CMSP Scholar Matriculates into Medical School

October 31, 2025

Andrea Sawaya is the first student from the California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP) to matriculate to medical school. A state-funded initiative established in 2021, CMSP creates clear pathways for California community college students to apply to and attend medical school.

Researchers Uncover Previously Unexplored Details of Mosquito’s Specialized Detection Mechanisms

October 30, 2025

Researchers have captured unprecedented images of the mechanisms that allow mosquitoes, the world’s deadliest animal, to target our blood. The scientists used advanced imaging technology to assemble detailed visualizations of the neurons within hairs that mosquitoes use to detect us as blood hosts.

Bioinformatics Uncovers Regenerative Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury

October 29, 2025

UC San Diego researchers used bioinformatics to identify a promising regenerative therapy for spinal cord injury, showing effectiveness in adult human brain cells and paving the way for future clinical trials.

Rebalancing the Gut: How AI Solved a 25-Year Crohn’s Disease Mystery

October 27, 2025

UC San Diego researchers have settled a decades-long debate surrounding the role of the first Crohn’s disease gene to be associated with a heightened risk for developing the auto-immune condition.

2025 Revelle Medal Recipients Announced

October 23, 2025

UC San Diego has announced the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Revelle Medal: Edward A. Dennis, David A. Lake, Maria Savoia, M.D., Nicholas C. Spitzer and Tony Yaksh.

Healing Without Harm: Collaboration is Key in Clinical Pharmacist’s Quest to Safeguard Kidney Health

October 23, 2025

UC San Diego clinical pharmacist Linda Awdishu collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of researchers using AI and precision medicine to improve kidney care and improve patient outcomes.

Survey: Californians Don’t Know Cannabis Driving Laws

October 22, 2025

A survey led by UC San Diego researchers has found that while a third of Californian's use cannabis, many do not have a full understanding of the laws and regulations around cannabis and driving.

$3.8M Grant Will Launch UC San Diego REACH Center for Translational Science on Whole Person Health

October 22, 2025

The REACH Center will build capacity for novel research in whole person health, linking UC San Diego with complementary and integrative health institutions to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.

UC San Diego’s Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity Protects Patients and Keeps Hospitals Running

October 21, 2025

Hospitals are increasingly reliant on networked technology to run lifesaving medical equipment and access patient records. UC San Diego’s Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity is at the forefront of safeguarding these systems against cyberattacks.

Precision Reprogramming: How AI Tricks Cancer’s Toughest Cells

October 20, 2025

Tricking cancer cells into self-destructing could reduce risk of recurrence and death in colon cancer by 50%, says new research from UC San Diego scientists.
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