From redefining precision surgery to advancing non-opioid pain treatments, this year’s winners of the Chancellor’s Innovation Awards embody UC San Diego’s relentless pursuit of transformative breakthroughs. Read More»
Researchers have created a map of the microbes aboard the International Space Station, uncovering insights into the health issues astronauts face—such as immune dysfunction and inflammatory conditions. Published in Cell, the findings could improve astronaut health and enhance safety in ultra-clean environments on Earth. Read More»
Author and San Diego native María Dolores Águila’s work weaves themes of culture, identity, connection and resiliency into her books. She is the featured speaker at UC San Diego’s 24th Annual César E. Chávez Celebration Kickoff and Scholarship Awards on April 3. Read More»
Moores Cancer Center has received a $1 million donation from pharmaceutical company Pfizer to support an innovative new program designed to bolster early cancer detection and prevention efforts among San Diegans, focusing on those in greatest need in the community. Read More»
Each year, the latter half of March brings the first day of spring and the thrill of March Madness, college basketball’s premier championship tournament. For graduating medical students, March brings the excitement of Match Day, when they learn where they will go for residency training. Read More»
UC San Diego’s Expanse supercomputer enabled a groundbreaking discovery that explains why the immune system is less aggressive toward self-antigens—an insight that could improve cancer immunotherapy. The breakthrough offers new hope for more effective treatments against cancers that evade immune detection. Read More»
Join UC San Diego students, staff, faculty and community members in an empowering act of service that honors the legacy of César E. Chávez at Casa Familiar in San Ysidro this Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will help restore and revitalize Casa Familiar’s community garden by weeding, planting, repainting planter boxes and installing lighting to create a more welcoming space for the community. This service opportunity inspires leadership in advocating for sustainable, equitable food practices while reflecting on the historical and present labor of farmworkers. The deadline to register is April 4. Register Now»
Director of Athletics Earl W. Edwards has named Clint Allard '08 the new Triton men's basketball head coach. Allard becomes the 13th head coach in program history, and the second at the Division I level. He replaces two-time Big West Coach of the Year Eric Olen, who was named the head coach at the University of New Mexico. Read More»
