News Archive - School of Medicine

Study Finds Natural Fungal Supplement Improves COVID-19 Vaccine Response

A UC San Diego study shows that taking a mushroom-derived supplement during COVID-19 vaccination was safe, eased short-term side effects, and supported longer-lasting immune responses, particularly for people receiving their first vaccine.

Studying Acute Mountain Sickness on the Trail and in the Lab

Oxygen is critical to life. When levels of oxygen change, it can have immediate and lasting impacts on a person’s health. New research shows how probiotics can potentially assist with maintaining oxygen levels at high altitude.

Medical and Pharmacy Students Showcase Research with Real-World Impact

Each summer between the first and second years of medical school, students at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine are encouraged to participate in a research project driven by their specific interests or experiences.

San Diego Supercomputer Center Powers AI Model to Improve Prostate Cancer Care

Researchers and clinicians from six leading medical centers and academic institutions have collaborated to develop a new artificial intelligence model of the male urinary tract that could make prostate cancer radiation therapy more precise and help reduce side effects, such as urinary complications.

Six UC San Diego Faculty Elected to National Academy of Inventors for 2026

Six professors from the University of California San Diego have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in recognition of their outstanding achievements in innovation, from controlling populations of disease-spreading insects to turning smartphones into health monitors.

From Rett and Pitt-Hopkins to ALS: 5 Rare Diseases UC San Diego Researchers are Tackling in the Lab

This Rare Disease Day (February 28, 2026), read on to learn more about five orphan conditions, the people they affect and the UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute researchers fanning the flames of hope for patients around the globe.

Understanding Substance Use Across the Full Spectrum of Sexual Identity

An analysis of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reveals higher rates of substance use among all non‑heterosexual groups, including people who describe their sexual identity using non‑traditional terms or who are not sure of their sexual identity.