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We Need a Staph Vaccine: Here’s Why We Don’t Have One

A vaccine for Staphylococcus aureus, one of the most common bacterial infections, would be a game changer for public health. No vaccine candidates have succeeded in clinical trials, but nobody knows why. Researchers at UC San Diego may have figured it out.

Innovative COVID-19 Analysis Supports Prevention Protocols in Health Care Settings

Advanced research and leading-edge tracing technology show infection prevention safety measures were effective in stopping viral spread at UC San Diego Health.

Lifesaving Practicum

Nina Weisbrod, a second-year Master of Public Health (MPH) student in the Public Mental Health concentration at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science has taken a unique approach to her practicum project, combining a passion for music with a love of public health.

Students are gathering in front of a concert stage. They have their hands up as they listen to the music. They're screaming with their mouths open.

Noninvasive Test for Embryo Quality Could Streamline Fertility Treatment

Researchers from UC San Diego have developed a noninvasive approach for predicting the quality of lab-fertilized embryos using leftover culture medium.

World-Renowned Surgeon Named New Director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health

Diane M. Simeone, MD, has been named the new director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.

UC San Diego Receives $5 Million to Launch Center for Learning Health Systems Science

UC San Diego has received a $5 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to establish a Center for Learning Health Systems Science. The new center will train clinicians and researchers in the science of optimizing health care.