For the first time, UC San Diego Health was placed on the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals National Honor Roll,” a distinction awarded to only 22 hospitals nationwide. The academic medical center also ranked nationally in 10 specialties and once again ranked No. 1 in San Diego according to the “Best Hospitals” survey. Read More»
A new study from Scripps Institution of Oceanography researcher emeritus Peter Bromirski uses nearly a century of data to show that the average heights of winter waves along the California coast have increased as climate change has heated up the planet. Growing winter wave heights could have significant implications for flooding and erosion. Read More»
With equity, diversity and inclusion at the core of its recruitment process, the newly formed Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is tackling the grand questions of the universe, leveraging cutting-edge facilities around the world and offering students the opportunity to learn from the best astronomers and astrophysicists in the country. Read More»
In what could lead to a revolutionary advancement in the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy, UC San Diego Health has become one of the first health systems in the country to inject regenerative cells into the brain to treat epileptic seizures. A multidisciplinary team performed the third ever experimental regenerative brain cell therapy procedure in July as part of a national clinical trial. Read More»
UC San Diego alumnus Brandon Güell ’16 was honored by the Natural History Museum in London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for “Treefrog Pool Party,” a stunning photo that showcases his mastery of capturing rare moments in nature. In this Q&A, Güell discusses his passions for photography, science and motivating advocates for conservation. Read More»
Art and science converge in a new Art of Science exhibit curated by the UC San Diego Library. The recently opened exhibit features nine winning images from the Library’s 2023 Art of Science contest and will be on view at two locations—the San Diego Natural History Museum and Sally T. WongAvery Library—through Jan. 15, 2024. Read More»
Chemical engineering graduate student Alexander Chen created GradAMP, a grassroots mentorship program for undergraduate students considering graduate school that started in the Jacobs School of Engineering and has been campuswide since 2020. Chen is now encouraging other schools to consider building similar mentorship programs. Read More»
The Annual Staff Summer Celebration honors UC San Diego’s passionate, talented and dedicated staff who help create and nurture a diverse, inclusive and collaborative community. This year’s event will be held on Aug. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Epstein Family Amphitheater and will feature giveaways, staff affiliate booths, a delicious Mediterranean lunch and entertainment provided by Cassie B Project. Staff members can register starting today at noon. Register Here»
In the spring, Chef de Cuisine Héctor Giancarlo Pérez-Scolari was named Pacific regional winner for the National Association of College & University Food Services 2023 Culinary Challenge. This summer, he advanced to the national competition where he earned a silver medal! Learn more about our award-winning chef and the dish he created in tribute to a friend in this Take 10 profile. Read More»
