Behind Every Breakthrough

The future is shaped by those who push beyond what is known. At UC San Diego, we don’t just navigate change—we create it. Every breakthrough, every discovery starts with the courage to explore, to challenge, to redefine what’s possible. But even the boldest ideas need a foundation. Research requires resources, collaboration, and investment to turn possibility into reality. Without it, the unknown stays unknown. With it, we change the world.

The Latest

Leader in Neurosurgery on Future of NIH Funding

NIH funding cuts could threaten U.S. medical research. A top neurosurgeon warns of risks to innovation and patient care.

Alexander Khalessi (left) in operating room with other assistants.

A New Way to Predict Cancer’s Spread? Scientists Look at ‘Stickiness’ of Tumor Cells

By assessing how “sticky” tumor cells are, UC San Diego researchers have found a potential way to predict whether a patient’s early-stage breast cancer is likely to spread. The discovery could help doctors identify high-risk patients and tailor their treatments accordingly.

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Scientists Unravel the Spiraling Secrets of Magnetic Materials for Next-generation Electronics

UC San Diego engineers have developed a new computational approach to accurately model and predict the properties of a class of magnetic molecules called chiral helimagnets. Their work could accelerate the discovery of new materials for spintronics technologies.

Leading the Way With Care

UC San Diego Health is redefining patient care with thoughtful, human-centered experiences at every touchpoint. From ‘sleep menus’ to pet therapy, elevating patient experiences during the most vulnerable moments in their lives is a guiding principle for UC San Diego Health care teams.

Better Vision Through AI

Electrical engineers and ophthalmologists team up to advance computer vision, AI, and image processing tools, helping doctors diagnose faster, predict effective treatments, and improve patient outcomes.

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AI Accelerates the Search for New Tuberculosis Drug Targets

As one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in the U.S. unfolds in Kansas, UC San Diego researchers and their colleagues have published research describing the use of artificial intelligence tools to screen for new antimicrobial candidates to treat the disease.