Matter Mission and Mentorship
The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to welcome Christopher “Dirk” Keene, MD, PhD, as the new chair of the Department of Pathology effective April 1, 2026.
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All Roads Lead to Match Day
No two journeys to medicine look the same. Learn about some of the paths that UC San Diego School of Medicine students have taken to arrive at Match Day, the day they find out where they will begin residency training.
Blink and You’ll Miss It: Haiwang Yong’s Research Happens in a Fraction of a Second
If you think “instantaneous” happens in a second, you should meet Haiwang Yong. An assistant professor of chemistry at the University of California San Diego, Yong uses ultrafast spectroscopy to observe the motion of atoms and electrons in femtoseconds, equal to 10-15 of a second.
“To Budget is to Choose”: Lawrence Furnstahl Takes the Financial Helm
Navigating the uncertain waters of state and federal budgets while leading the financial administration of a large university takes a strong and steady leader. The new Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Lawrence Furnstahl, is that leader for UC San Diego.
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Twenty-five years ago, UC San Diego received its largest ever unrestricted gift. The impact of the Rik and Flo Endowed Fund has continued to grow over time.
Ask a Scientist: How Do the Polar Regions Impact You?
We caught up with glaciologist Helen Amanda Fricker to learn about the latest research underway at the Scripps Polar Center, how changes at the poles are felt across the globe, and why federal support for science is essential to public safety and national security.
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