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UC San Diego First to Test Cancer Drugs in Space Using Private Astronaut Mission

May 22, 2023

The latest space experiments from UC San Diego and Axiom Space will explore therapies for breast and colorectal cancer aboard the ISS, and monitor astronauts’ stem cell health over time.

A New Map Reveals the Complicated World in Which Cells Seek to Repair Damaged DNA

May 22, 2023

UC San Diego scientists develop an interactive software that enables scientists to better investigate the DNA damage response.

New Study Shows Noninvasive Brain Imaging Can Distinguish Among Hand Gestures

May 19, 2023

Researchers have found a way to distinguish among hand gestures that people are making by examining only data from noninvasive brain imaging, without information from the hands. The results are an early step in a safe brain-computer interface that may one day help patients with movement challenges.

Smartly Done

May 18, 2023

Across disciplines and specialties, from cells to systems, artificial intelligence is on its way to altering how we understand and treat disease.

The Acute Problem of Chronic Disease

May 10, 2023

UC San Diego physician-scientist explains why all chronic diseases are linked by the underlying failure of cells and the body to heal completely.

Watching Loved One Go through Treatment Inspires Father to Become Nurse

May 10, 2023

The New Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice Program at UC San Diego Health offers nurses with lifelong learning, training and other opportunities.

T Cells Can Activate Themselves to Fight Tumors

May 8, 2023

UC San Diego scientists find an auto-signaling mechanism driving the T cell anti-tumor response; findings may inspire new cancer therapeutics and biomarkers.

Pilot Project to Help Patients with Transportation Barriers Get to Appointments

May 4, 2023

A collaboration between UC San Diego Health and 211 San Diego will help patients with transportation barriers get to follow up appointments.

UC San Diego Health Spotlights SMART Health Insurance Cards

May 4, 2023

UC San Diego Health is the first health system in the nation to pilot scanning health insurance card QR codes for easy patient check-in.

Forum Shines Light on Gender-Based Violence Incidents and Solutions

May 4, 2023

For 10 years, UC San Diego’s Center for Gender Equity and Health has been working to make the underrated and underreported issue of gender-based violence visible. A forum last week, brought together dozens of government agencies, nonprofits and community-led efforts across the state.
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