From pioneering discoveries to foundational contributions that helped establish UC San Diego as a global leader in education and research, these eight extraordinary individuals are just a few of the countless women faculty members who have left an indelible impact on our campus community and beyond.
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.
Christine B. Chung, M.D., has been appointed chair of the Department of Radiology at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She has served as the interim chair of the department since December 2023.
A study published in JMIR-Aging evaluating the University of California San Diego’s “Strong Foundations” program – a digitally delivered fall prevention initiative for older adults – emphasized the program’s effectiveness in improving posture, balance and strength — key factors in reducing fall risk
Many physicians struggle with depression and burnout, and now researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that female physicians in the U.S. had a 53% higher suicide risk compared to females in the general population. Photo credit: iStock/dragana991
Using the microscopic structures found on the wings of the Morpho butterfly, researchers have developed a simple and inexpensive way to analyze cancer biopsy samples that could make cancer diagnosis faster, more accurate and more accessible worldwide.
La Jolla Light, April 15
U.S. News & World Report, April 9
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