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TikTok Loves These Skin Care Trends — Should You?

Sardine fast? Slugging? Red light mask? Before you try it, see what UC San Diego dermatologist Swati Kannan, MD, says about the viral skin care advice taking over your feed.

NIH Awards $15.8 Million to University of California for Study of Latino Brain Health

A multisite study led by UC San Diego and UC Davis will examine changes in brain imaging, blood biomarkers and cognition over time in Latino and Hispanic people.

Shaping the Future of Pediatric Medicine

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to announce Gary A. Silverman, MD, PhD, as the chair of the Department of Pediatrics and associate dean for children’s academic programs at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Matter Mission and Mentorship

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to welcome Christopher “Dirk” Keene, MD, PhD, as the new chair of the Department of Pathology effective April 1, 2026.

New Insights into Breast Cancer Metastasis

UC San Diego researchers reveal new insights into how breast cancer spreads, shedding new light on a common cause of cancer-related deaths.

Alzheimer’s May Hit Women Harder

Women account for nearly two-thirds of people living with Alzheimer’s disease, and research suggests they often experience a more aggressive course of the disease than men. Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine are working to understand why.