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New Research Center Brings Genomic Medicine to Individuals of Admixed Ancestry (external site)

Researchers are working to ensure that advancements in genomic medicine will be accessible and relevant to people of mixed ancentry.

New Studies Investigate How COVID-19 May Impact Breast Milk and Pregnancy (external site)

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine are launching a pair of studies to answer critical questions regarding the roles COVID-19 may play in breast milk and pregnancy.

New Screening Tool IDs 95 Percent of Stage 1 Pancreatic Cancer (external site)

UC San Diego study finds new screening tool flags 95 percent of stage 1 pancreatic cancers.

New Scholarship to Reduce Barrier for Most Promising Medical Students (external site)

$1.1 million gift from philanthropist Ann Bedell Hunt establishes Bedell Family Endowed Medical Scholarship at UC San Diego School of Medicine in memory of her father, Omar Jaspering, and in honor of Simerjot K. Jassal, MD.

New Precision Immunotherapy Clinic Matches Patients to Latest Cancer Therapies (external site)

New Precision Immunotherapy Therapy clinic at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health matches patients using genetic profiling to personalized cancer treatment plans.