After joining Rep. Scott Peters at the president's joint address to Congress in Washington, D.C., last week, Dr. Jim Brewer, chair of the Department of Neurosciences, is raising concerns about proposed NIH funding cuts. In this Q&A, he explains why sustained federal investment is essential in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other complex diseases. Read More»
Recognized for its groundbreaking research and industry impact, UC San Diego has been named one of the world’s top 10 universities driving global innovation, according to a report by Clarivate. Ideas sparked at UC San Diego fuel patented breakthroughs, startup creation and economic growth worldwide. Read More»
With a 68-57 win over UC Davis on Saturday night, the men’s basketball team extended its winning streak to 13 games—the longest in the program’s Division I era. The win gives UC San Diego its first-ever outright Big West men’s basketball regular season title. The Tritons now head to Henderson, Nev., to compete in the Hercules Tires Big West Championship, where they will open play in the semifinal round as the No. 1 seed on March 14. Read More»
A new study from UC San Diego researchers settles a longstanding question: Does vaping help you quit smoking? According to their results, the answer is no. Considering the potential dangers of vaping, the researchers note that while e-cigarettes don’t have the same health consequences as smoking, they are not harmless. Read More»
Sam Ward, professor of bioengineering, orthopaedic surgery and radiology, has been appointed vice dean for research at the School of Medicine. While serving as interim vice dean, he introduced several initiatives related to communications, finance, operations and external partnerships to strengthen the school's research enterprise. Read More»
