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The Next Breakthrough Doesn’t Have a Name Yet

Future in Review brings together scientists, entrepreneurs and policymakers at UC San Diego's Qualcomm Institute to wrestle with what comes after AI.

$5 Million Gift Advances the Future of Surgery and Medical Innovation at UC San Diego

UC San Diego School of Medicine has received $5 million from Joseph and Honmai Goodman to advance innovation, education and leadership at the intersection of surgery and emerging technologies.

UC San Diego Study Tracks Shifting US Smoking Norms Over 30 Years

Using data from 1.5 million respondents in the Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey, researchers created a “Willingness to Restrict Smoking” (WTRS) scale that captures how strongly people believe smoking should be restricted in public settings.

New MasterClass at Moores Cancer Center Accelerates the Path from Discovery to Impact

A new training program at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center is preparing scientists and physicians the ins and outs of industry, helping them bring promising ideas to patients faster.

White Coat Ceremony Marks the Beginning of a New Journey for PA Students

The ceremonial donning of a white coat marks an important transition from student to clinician. As the Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program welcomed 30 new students to the University of California San Diego School of Medicine campus, family and friends celebrated the milestone.

Public Health Class of 2026 is Making an Impact

Earning a degree in public health is a versatile and impactful path that equips graduates with the cross-disciplinary tools needed to translate scientific discovery into actionable policy and real-world initiatives to help people lead healthier lives.