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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.

What Causes Some People’s Gut Microbes to Produce High Alcohol Levels?

A study of people with auto-brewery syndrome — a rare condition causing intoxication without drinking alcohol — has found a link between gut microbes and symptoms, pointing to new treatment strategies.

A Vision for Innovation and Community Impact

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to welcome Catherine L. Coe, M.D., as the new chair of the Department of Family Medicine, effective January 5, 2026.

A Year of Resilience, Discovery and Impact

As 2025 unfolded, UC San Diego School of Medicine navigated a year filled with unexpected challenges. It wasn’t always easy, and at times it required more resilience than we anticipated, but we adapted, retained focus and moved forward together.

Could Your Genes Influence the Gut Microbiome of Others?

A new study has found that the microbial communities making up the gastrointestinal tract of rats are shaped by the genes of their social partners. The findings could have implications for human health.

Researchers Show Visual Training Dramatically Improves Cognitive Function After Concussion

A study shows a new approach restores attention, memory and reading skills more effectively than standard therapies.

From Wish to Reality — The Gene Therapy Initiative at UC San Diego

A young patient’s wish sparks a decades long partnership that leads UC San Diego to pioneer life changing gene therapies, transforming cystinosis care and advancing treatments for many diseases.

Scientists Uncover Key Driver of Treatment-Resistant Cancer

UC San Diego scientists have identified the enzyme that shatters cancer genomes and helps them evolve to resist treatment, solving a longstanding mystery in the molecular biology of cancer.

UC San Diego Launches Soil Health Center to Advance Climate Solutions, Food Security

Experts across UC San Diego have united to launch the Soil Health Center at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Established in fall 2025, the center brings together an interdisciplinary team that’s digging — sometimes literally — into research on building and maintaining healthy soils.

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