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Neurosurgeon: My Patients Show Me Real Heroism and Resilience

UC San Diego Health provides the most advanced neurological cancer care by combining leading-edge surgical techniques and the latest technology.

Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, UC San Diego Health

“Molecular Rosetta Stone” Reveals How our Microbiome Talks to Us

Researchers from Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science at the University of California San Diego have uncovered thousands of previously unknown bile acids, a type of molecule used by our gut microbiome to communicate with the rest of the body.

The Health Impacts of Migrating by Sea

A new study of migrant drowning deaths in the Pacific Ocean lays the groundwork for future research.

Prominent Neurologist Named Director of Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion at UC San Diego

William Mobley, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Neurosciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine, to lead unique institute focused on empathy and compassion research and medical education

Student National Medical Association

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) focuses on supporting underrepresented minority medical students across the United States. The UC San Diego chapter is growing and thriving through advocacy, mentorship, community and social events.

Two Black women standing outside smiling with their arms around each other.

‘Gene of Prejudice’ Demystifies Autism

Individuals with Williams syndrome have a gregarious “cocktail party” personality, while those with the opposite genetic alteration, in contrast, tend to have autistic traits and are prone to struggle socially. Research from UC San Diego sheds new light on the gene responsible.