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Christine B. Chung, M.D., Named Chair of the Department of Radiology

Christine B. Chung, M.D., has been appointed chair of the Department of Radiology at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She has served as the interim chair of the department since December 2023.

Digital Program Reduces Fall Risk and Boosts Strength in Older Adults

A study published in JMIR-Aging evaluating the University of California San Diego’s “Strong Foundations” program – a digitally delivered fall prevention initiative for older adults – emphasized the program’s effectiveness in improving posture, balance and strength — key factors in reducing fall risk

Female Physicians at Elevated Risk for Suicide

Many physicians struggle with depression and burnout, and now researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that female physicians in the U.S. had a 53% higher suicide risk compared to females in the general population. Photo credit: iStock/dragana991

Butterfly Wings Inspire New Imaging Technique for Cancer Diagnosis

Using the microscopic structures found on the wings of the Morpho butterfly, researchers have developed a simple and inexpensive way to analyze cancer biopsy samples that could make cancer diagnosis faster, more accurate and more accessible worldwide.

Study Reveals Surge in Gambling Addiction Following Legalization of Sports Betting

The research provides the most comprehensive look yet at how the rapid expansion of sports betting venues — particularly online — is impacting betting and driving record increases in gambling addiction across the U.S.

From Study Buddies to Soulmates: 12 Stories of Love and Friendship that Began at UC San Diego

This Valentine’s Day, we're celebrating the unexpected ways Tritons find their soulmates. Whether it started with a welcome week dance, a shared love of rocketry or a chance encounter on Library Walk, these stories prove that some of life’s best connections begin right here on campus.

Student-Run Free Clinic Project: ‘Like Family’

The Student-Run Free Clinic project provides critically needed medical, dental and mental health services to its patients and practical, hands-on experience to medical, dental and pharmacy students who are there to participate in the clinics’ whole-person approach to care.

From UC San Diego to Capitol Hill

Mayra Mendiola’s story starts with her identity. She is a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants. She is a first-generation, low-income, Latina college student interested in a career in STEMM. She shared her story with key policy advisors in Washington D.C. as a means to spotlight UC San Diego

UC San Diego Physician-Scientist to Lead New Lancet Commission on U.S. Societal Resilience

“We need to refocus on strengthening our society by understanding what makes communities resilient,” says UC San Diego faculty member Eliah Aronoff-Spencer, chair of the new Lancet Commission.

Guided Self-Help Makes Treating Children With Obesity Easier and More Affordable

According to a new study from researchers at the University of California San Diego’s Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research (CHEAR), self-guided family therapy for obesity could work just as well as traditional approaches at a fraction of the cost.

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