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Eye Surgeon Helps a Young Boy Blink Again

UC San Diego Health and a mother’s love lead to the simple joy of restful sleep for 7-year-old.

Dr. Korn stands behind chair with seated patient, Carter, in front and mother, Bresee, kneeling next to chair.

How Artificial Intelligence Could Automate Genomics Research

New research from UC San Diego suggests that large language models like GPT-4 could streamline the process of gene set enrichment, an approach what genes do and how they interact. Results bring science one step closer to automating one of the most widely used methods in genomics research.

AI generated photo of female scientist on computer with genes in the background.

Patient Shares Gratitude for Life-Saving Lung Cancer Treatment

UC San Diego Health uses a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach for lung cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment.

Patient David Katz and Mark Onaitis, MD review test results on a computer monitor.

Transforming Medical Education to Save Lives

Future physicians are learning to make their mark with the help of innovative technology that transforms traditional training into a more user-friendly experience. A recent award-winning study is paving the way for this new approach to training medical students in the field of cancer treatment.

Matin Yarmand presents the team's paper at CHI2024.

UC San Diego Ranks 9th in the World for Most Influential Researchers

UC San Diego has the highest number of influential voices in the University of California system and tied for 9th highest among universities and institutes worldwide, according to Clarivate’s 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list.

Collage photos of eight highly cited researchers named in caption.

Researchers Develop Clinically Validated, Wearable Ultrasound Patch for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

A re-engineered wearable ultrasound patch for continuous and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring has undergone comprehensive clinical validation on over 100 patients, marking a major milestone in wearable technology research. The soft, stretchy patch provides precise, real-time readings of blood pressure deep within the body. It could offer a simpler and more reliable alternative to current clinical methods.