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Could Gene Therapy Treat a Deadly Heart Condition That Targets Young Athletes?

A UC San Diego-led team found that gene therapy to restore a single heart protein shows promise for improving multiple forms of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, a deadly condition that targets young athletes.

Philip A. Weissbrod Selected Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology

Philip A. Weissbrod, MD, professor of otolaryngology, has been selected as the inaugural chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, effective January 1, 2026.

Start the New Year Strong: UCTV’s “Best of” Health and Science Programs for 2026

Looking for inspiration to start the year feeling energized and informed? UCTV’s free, on-demand programs have reached millions of people worldwide, offering real science and practical takeaways. Learn about the “best of” viewer favorites for 2026—and transform your year.

ARPA-H Project Awarded at UC San Diego Aims to End Liver Transplant Shortage with 3D Bioprinting

An up to $25.8 million research project at UC San Diego, funded by ARPA-H and led by chemical and nano engineering professor Shaochen Chen, aims to tackle the critical shortage of donor organs by developing fully functional, patient-specific livers using 3D bioprinting.

Mentorship, Empathy, and the Art of Medicine: UC San Diego’s Mentor Clinician Program

Over the last decade, the Mentor Clinician Program Program at the UC San Diego School of Medicine has quietly transformed how tomorrow’s physicians learn, grow and connect with their patients.

UC San Diego Health Sciences Grant Writing Course Helps Launch Successful Research Careers

According to a new study, 79% of participants in the UC San Diego Health Sciences Grant Writing Course have received grant funding for their research since taking the course, which emphasizes peer review and collaboration.

New Vulnerability Identified in Aggressive Breast Cancer

By targeting proteins used to splice genes, UC San Diego researchers have unlocked a new approach to treating triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and difficult to treat subtype of the disease.

Pharmacists are at Elevated Risk for Suicide, Study Finds

Researchers from UC San Diego have found that pharmacists and female pharmacy technicians are more likely to die by suicide. Findings emphasize need for more mental health support for health care workers.

AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Cervical Cancer Treatment Planning

UC San Diego researchers have developed a groundbreaking “one-click” AI tool that could transform how doctors plan specialized radiation treatments for cervical cancer, saving physician time, reducing patient discomfort and minimizing the risk of human error.

California Grants $7.4 Million to Advance Gene-Edited Stem Cell Therapy for Friedreich’s Ataxia

UC San Diego has received a $7.4 million grant to support the development of a first-of-its-kind stem cell-based gene therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare inherited neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive loss of coordination, muscle strength, heart function and overall mobility.

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