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A Comprehensive Map of the Human Cell

By mapping the subcellular architecture of tumor cells, researchers can better understand how mutations cause cancer.

UC San Diego Graduate Programs Recognized Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report

UC San Diego graduate programs have once again earned top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate School rankings. The 2025 rankings spotlight Jacobs School of Engineering, the School of Medicine and the School of Social Sciences.

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Faculty Ambassadors Appointed to Drive Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Funding Opportunities

Faculty Ambassadors appointed foster interdisciplinary engagement across campus and help align faculty research with key funding opportunities related to our refreshed Strategic Research Themes.

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.

A Passion for Mental Health - Oleksandr Sharlai

After leaving Ukraine following the Russian invasion, Oleksandr Sharlai was determined to continue his dream of becoming an MD/Ph.D. studying the human brain. During his CADRE internship, he worked in the lab of Christine Smith, Ph.D., investigating amnesia in patients with traumatic brain injuries.

The Language of Numbers - Luna Glenn Reyes

Luna Glenn Reyes has always excelled at math. As a CADRE intern in the lab of Lindsey Burnett, M.D., Ph.D., she used the tools of biostatistics to investigate women’s pelvic floor disorders.