As global temperatures continue to rise, India is grappling with increasingly severe heat waves. Research led by Teevrat Garg, an economist at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, explores the impact of extreme heat on India and neighboring countries—which is exacerbated by factors that differ greatly from those in wealthier nations. Read More»
With $1.73 billion in new research funding during fiscal year 2024, UC San Diego has maintained its standing among the top public research institutions in the world. In the annual report, Scripps Institution of Oceanography registered the highest increase in funding, while Health Sciences continues to have the most active research awards. Read More»
The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Jacobs School of Engineering were enlisted by the White House to help host the first meeting of the international Bio-5 Coalition, which aims to address the growing crisis of drug shortages around the world. Read More»
New research from the School of Medicine has found that an experimental cancer drug could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism. This discovery could lead to therapies for patients with certain other neurologic conditions. Read More»
Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography found that a tiny freshwater parasite known to cause health problems in humans defends its colonies with a class of soldiers that cannot reproduce. Understanding its biology could be important for public health as well as for uncovering the evolutionary roots of complex social organization. Read More»
In response to the Chancellor’s call for a 2024 Strategic Plan Refresh, members of the campus community were asked to contribute ideas. We now have six refreshed themes for your consideration and feedback before moving forward to implementation. Please use this short survey to review and respond to as many of the refreshed themes as you’d like. The survey will close tomorrow, July 31. Register Now»
