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In Memoriam: Professor Carlo Ballatore

Professor Carlo Ballatore, a visionary medicinal chemist who devoted his career to developing novel treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2025. He was 54.

Pharmacy’s Future Leaders: Skaggs School of Pharmacy Celebrates Its Newest Graduates at Commencement

Nearly 70 student pharmacists crossed the stage to receive their diplomas, buoyed by the support of family, friends and loved ones who joined in person or remotely.

Three UC San Diego Researchers Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has announced that University of California San Diego Professors Russell Impagliazzo, Cornelis Murre and Elizabeth Winzeler have been selected as new members. NAS membership represents one of the most distinguished honors for U.S. scientists and engineers.

Sending Microbes to Space Could Improve Astronaut Health

UC San Diego researchers have created a map of the microbes aboard the International Space Station; results could improve astronaut safety.

Alum Spotlight: Meet Chris Lehmer, Pharm.D., M.B.A., ‘17

Alum Chris Lehmer, Pharm.D., M.B.A., ’17, executive director of specialty pharmacy at City of Hope®, one of the nation’s largest cancer research and treatment organizations, shares more about his current role, what drew him to pharmacy and more.

Medical and Pharmacy Students Present Innovative Research at Symposium

Each summer between their first and second years of medical school, students are encouraged to seek out research opportunities to expand their experience and knowledge base. More than 100 medical and pharmacy students shared their research posters at the Summer Research Symposium.