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Seeing Ryland

For Hillary Whittington '04, facilitating her young son Ryland's gender transition also changed her in ways she could never have imagined.

Facial Nerve Surgeons Give Firefighter His Smile Back

A specialized team at UC San Diego Health performs facial reanimation surgery to treat facial paralysis.

School of Medicine Student on Finding Love as a Trans Woman

Like most people her age, Daniella McDonald spent a lot of time talking with friends about relationships and using dating apps. But, as a transgender woman, the experience for her was much different. She shares insights about her path to meeting her fiancé.

Neil Smith Charts the Future of Cyber-Archaeology

Once a sophomore embarking on his first trip to the Middle East, UC San Diego Anthropology alumnus Neil Smith now co-directs QI's Center for Cyber-Archaeology & Sustainability.

Praise for Postdocs, Our Research Pros and Meaningful Mentors

UC San Diego’s vibrant research community wouldn’t be the same without the valuable contributions made by our postdoctoral researchers. Postdocs are scholars who have received their doctoral degree and are hired to help complete research and mentor current graduate students.

Our Favorite Female Storytellers

This year, Women’s Herstory Month is celebrating women who have been storytelling in all forms of media – from stage to screen and everything in between. To help celebrate, we asked campus members to share “Who’s Your Favorite Female Storyteller?”