UC San Diego Alumnus, Qualcomm Co-Founder and Philanthropist, Franklin Antonio, Has Died
Science & EnvironmentFranklin Antonio, a University of California San Diego alumnus from 1974, co-founder of Qualcomm and generous philanthropist, has died.
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COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki Disease Share Same Immune Response
Health & BehaviorCOVID-19, MIS-C and KD all share a similar underlying mechanism involving the over-activation of particular inflammatory pathways, UC San Diego study shows. Findings support novel drug targets for MIS-C.
Pharmacists at Higher Risk of Suicide than General Population, Study Finds
Health & BehaviorUC San Diego study shows suicide rates were higher in pharmacists than in the general population between 2003 and 2018, with job problems being the most significant feature associated with the suicides.
A Nursing Student’s DREAM
Health & BehaviorWatching nurses tend to his beloved grandfather, diagnosed with terminal cancer, Christopher Vela decided he wanted to be a nurse, too. The level of care and attention was inspiring, and it has remained an enduring motivation.
Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox Named in Honor of $7.5M Gift from UC San Diego Alumnus
Science & EnvironmentUniversity of California San Diego alumnus David Goeddel, ’72, and his wife Alena, have donated $7.5 million to drive leading-edge research, discovery and training in the UC San Diego School of Biological Sciences, which includes support for the newly named Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox.
Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Neuropathy from Spinal Cord Injuries
Health & BehaviorAn international team of researchers, led by scientists at UC San Diego, report that a gene therapy that inhibits targeted nerve cell signaling effectively reduced neuropathic pain with no detectable side effects in mice with spinal cord or peripheral nerve injuries.
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