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Analyzing Copies of Genes Offers New Treatment Possibilities for Ovarian Cancer

A team of 18 University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center researchers has developed a new tool to analyze an often overlooked aspect of cancer genetics — an alteration that results in the loss or gain in a copy of a gene. This change, known as somatic copy-number alterations, may be key to disease progression and might offer new therapeutic approaches for ovarian cancer and other malignancies.

Cancer Survivor and Noted Physician-Scientist Sandra Horning to Receive Roth Award

Sandra Horning, MD, Chief Medical Officer and executive vice president of global development for Roche and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, has been named the 2017 recipient of the Duane Roth Memorial Award, which will be presented February 16 at the annual Industry/Academia Translational Oncology Symposium at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center.

Innovators Wanted: UC Health Hack Seeks New Ideas to Solve Critical Health Problems

Think you have an idea that will change health care but need the means to bring your innovation to fruition? Register for UC Health Hack, a two-day interdisciplinary hackathon that will bring students, physicians, researchers, industry professionals and community members together to grapple with integrative medicine and global health issues in a fast-paced competition.

Gene Variant Identified for Kawasaki Disease Susceptibility

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine and in London and Singapore, have conducted novel whole genome sequencing of a family in which two of four children were affected by Kawasaki disease. They have identified plausible gene variants that predispose some children to developing the disease.

UC San Diego Health Named Official Health Care Provider of the San Diego Padres

UC San Diego Health and the San Diego Padres reached an agreement on a multi-year partnership to become the Major League Baseball team’s Official Health Care Provider.

Study: Medicare Could Overpay Medicare Advantage Plans by $200 Billion Over Ten Years

Research conducted at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that current trends in diagnostic coding for patient risk scores will lead to Medicare overpaying Medicare Advantage (MA) plans substantially through 2026-likely to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars. The study is published in the February issue of Health Affairs.

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UC San Diego study shows more boomers are using cannabis, many for the first time
KPBS, June 25

New UCSD eye research center a son’s visionary tribute to a father’s legacy
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 23

Children With MS Age Faster, Study Says
U.S. News & World Report, June 16

CPAP Or Zepbound? Patients, Doctors Debate Sleep Apnea Treatment
U.S. News & World Report, June 9

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Blanket and Blessing Ceremony Fosters Community and Connection
Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program Ushers in Second Cohort of Students

Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program Ushers in Second Cohort of Students
Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program Ushers in Second Cohort of Students
School of Medicine Celebrates One-of-A-Kind Class

School of Medicine Celebrates One-of-A-Kind Class
School of Medicine Celebrates One-of-A-Kind Class

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