An international team led by computer science and engineering professor Pengtao Xie has developed a new algorithm that shows promise in improving the detection of pneumonia from chest X-rays. One of the co-authors of the study discusses what these results mean for the future of fighting the deadly illness. Read More»
Neurobiologists at UC San Diego have found that brain cells feature a remarkable ability to shield themselves in situations of severe stress, such as those suffered under stroke conditions. Their findings offer a novel path to limiting damage to neurons and could aid in developing treatments against brain-related diseases and injury. Read More»
UC San Diego Health has been awarded the prestigious 2022 California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems Quality Leaders Award in the category of health equity for establishing same-day infusion treatment protocols for individualized pain control in patients with sickle cell disease—a population that often faces racial discrimination. Read More»
In a new study, researchers at the School of Medicine, with colleagues elsewhere, describe using RNA-targeting CRISPR/Cas13d technology to develop a new therapeutic strategy that specifically eliminates toxic RNA that causes Huntington’s disease. More than a quarter-million Americans are at risk of inheriting the neurological disorder, for which there is no cure. Read More»
The inaugural Celebration of Cultures event took place Thursday, with food, dance and musical performances to celebrate the diverse cultures and employees that comprise UC San Diego. The event theme, “I Am UC San Diego,” recognized that while we bring unique perspectives and backgrounds, we are also united as a Triton community. View Slideshow»
Mary Walshok, the recently retired UC San Diego Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs and former Dean of UC San Diego Extended Studies, accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Diego Business Journal’s Business Women of the Year Awards. Read More»
