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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.

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‘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.

Sedentary Behavior Increases Mortality Risk

According to new research from UC San Diego, sitting for long hours without breaks increases risk of death.

Countywide Initiative to Train 1 Million San Diegans in Hands-Only CPR

UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services launch Revive & Survive San Diego, a new initiative created to save lives by training 1 million San Diegans in hands-only CPR.