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Reimagining Public Health

From pandemics to health inequities, confronting future crises will look different — and that’s a good thing.

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Artificial Intelligence Aids Discovery of Super Tight-Binding Antibodies

UC San Diego scientists developed an artificial intelligence tool that could accelerate the development of new high affinity antibody drugs.

Don Cleveland Wins a Trifecta of Recognition

In the span of just a few weeks, Don Cleveland, a leading researcher in the study of neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Alzheimer’s, has received three major awards.

A New Phase

The evolution of clinical trials is accelerating, driven by emerging technologies, social imperatives and the next public health crisis.

More Steps, Moderate Physical Activity Cuts Dementia, Cognitive Impairment Risk

UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science study: senior women were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia if they did more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

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UC San Diego Health Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit Recognized Nationally

UC San Diego Health’s gastroenterology endoscopy program has been recognized as a leader in quality and safety by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the leading national gastrointestinal endoscopy medical society.