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In gratitude for excellent patient care, the Anders Family Brain Cancer Research Fund has been established to advance precision medicine and transform patient care.
With up to $25 million from Cancer Grand Challenges, an international team led by UC San Diego professor Ludmil Alexandrov will unlock the secrets of DNA's "fingerprints."
A UC San Diego study shows that taking a mushroom-derived supplement during COVID-19 vaccination was safe, eased short-term side effects, and supported longer-lasting immune responses, particularly for people receiving their first vaccine.
Six professors from the University of California San Diego have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in recognition of their outstanding achievements in innovation, from controlling populations of disease-spreading insects to turning smartphones into health monitors.
This Rare Disease Day (February 28, 2026), read on to learn more about five orphan conditions, the people they affect and the UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute researchers fanning the flames of hope for patients around the globe.
An analysis of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reveals higher rates of substance use among all non‑heterosexual groups, including people who describe their sexual identity using non‑traditional terms or who are not sure of their sexual identity.
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