By pioneering the use of patient-derived organoids, researchers in the HUMANOID™ Center for Excellence are streamlining the process of getting safer, more effective drugs into clinical trials. Their innovative approach has already yielded several breakthroughs. Read More»
A quick scroll to “stay informed” can spiral into hours of anxious doomscrolling. Why does bad news feel so addictive—and what’s it doing to our mental health? Susan Tapert, a distinguished professor in the Department of Psychiatry, answers these questions and shares her top tips for a healthy relationship with social media and the news. Read More»
Five graduate scholars have been inducted into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society for exemplifying academic and personal excellence, fostering environments of support and serving as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service and advocacy for students in academia. Read More»
To expand the health sciences workforce, the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute's CADRE program provides paid research internships for community college students to develop biomedical research skills in UC San Diego laboratories and clinics. Read More»
Researchers at UC San Diego and colleagues have created a comprehensive, interactive map of U2OS cells, which are associated with pediatric bone tumors. Their recently published study lays the groundwork for improved understanding of how mutated proteins contribute to diseases such as childhood cancers. Read More»
Class of 2025, this is your moment to inspire fellow graduates as they step forward into the next chapter. We’re looking for bold voices to reflect on the impact of UC San Diego—how it has shaped your journey, challenged you to think differently and prepared you to turn possibility into progress. Selected speakers will be featured in a compilation video at the ceremony, sharing messages of encouragement, gratitude and a vision for the future. Apply Now»
