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Investigational Drug Could Control Cholesterol

New research from UC San Diego suggests that an existing drug, previously shelved in other contexts, could help control cholesterol.

UC San Diego Researcher Wins $5.6M NIH Avant Garde Award to Prevent HIV, Hepatitis C and Overdose

Innovative project will use AI-powered “digital twins” to help public health agencies better prevent HIV, hepatitis C and overdose among people who use drugs.

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.