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From Discovery to Delivery

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine’s Department of Medicine Research Day highlighted how scientific discoveries are translating into real-world change.

New MasterClass at Moores Cancer Center Accelerates the Path from Discovery to Impact

A new training program at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center is preparing scientists and physicians the ins and outs of industry, helping them bring promising ideas to patients faster.

White Coat Ceremony Marks the Beginning of a New Journey for PA Students

The ceremonial donning of a white coat marks an important transition from student to clinician. As the Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program welcomed 30 new students to the University of California San Diego School of Medicine campus, family and friends celebrated the milestone.

Alison Moore Elected President of the American Geriatrics Society

Alison Moore, MD, professor and chief of the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has dedicated her career to caring for and advocating for improved health care systems designed specifically for older adults.

Second Annual UC San Diego Women’s Health Symposium Highlights Advances in Women’s Health Research

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (OB/GYN), in partnership with the Center for OB/GYN Research Innovation (CORI), hosted its Second Annual Women’s Health Symposium on May 27.

Genetic Mapping Identifies Potential New Targets for Cocaine Addiction

UC San Diego researchers have identified genetic drivers of cocaine addiction, uncovering a potential new treatment target in the liver. This large-scale study maps how metabolism influences addiction-like behavior to bridge the gap to human medicine.