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UC San Diego Partnership with County Helps Hospitals Prepare for Respiratory Virus Surges

A new forecasting feature in the County's respiratory report shows flu activity rising unusually early.

Scientists Reveal How Pancreatic Cancer Evolves to Evade Treatment

In landmark single-cell study of pancreatic tumors, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center researchers reveal how tumor evolution shapes disease, which could yield new, more effective treatments for one of the deadliest cancers.

Skaggs School of Pharmacy Launches PRIME Rx with Landmark State Investment

A new PRIME program at UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will train the next generation of pharmacy leaders to work in underserved areas.

UC San Diego-Incubated Startup Awarded Up to $3.9M to Advance Personalized Care for Critically Ill

InflammaSense’s wearable VITALx-patch sensor will monitor patients’ immune responses in real time as part of a federal initiative.

UC San Diego Keeps No. 1 Spot for Best Public College for Research in Washington Monthly Ranking

UC San Diego has retained its title as the No. 1 public research university in the nation, according to Washington Monthly's 2026 College Guide and Rankings “America’s Best Colleges for Research.” It also retained its No. 6 ranking among all research universities in the U.S.

Setting Sights on Better Vision: How Jacobs Retina Center Connects Discovery and Care

Jacobs Retina Center at UC San Diego unites clinicians, engineers and scientists to turn retinal discoveries into treatments, advancing vision care through AI, genetics and translational research.