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Tapping Untapped Talent

Health & Behavior

For those on the autism spectrum, getting hired for a job can be a daunting step, especially the interview process. Often, social anxiety and a preference for routine make it difficult for autistic people to communicate their skills and make big life transitions. UC San Diego neuroscientist Leanne Chukoskie recognized an opportunity to help local autistic young adults—an underrepresented population in the STEM field—build their social skills and professional resume.

Lung Cancer Deaths are 28 Percent Lower in California

Health & Behavior

Early adoption of tobacco control efforts in California led to fewer people ever smoking, reduced the amount used by those who do smoke and helped smokers quit at a younger age — when their risk of developing lung cancer is lowest. As a result, lung cancer deaths are 28 percent lower in California compared to the rest of the country and the gap is widening each year by almost a percentage point.

Lung Cancer Deaths are 28 Percent Lower in California

UC San Diego Health Expands Primary Care Options

Health & Behavior

On Monday, October 15, UC San Diego Health will open a new comprehensive health center located at 16950 Via Tazon in Rancho Bernardo. Described as a “clinic of the future,” the new 57,000 square foot facility will offer patients increased access to a team of top doctors and nurses, and an array of convenient services, such as urgent care and advanced imaging, including a pharmacy and optical boutique.

UC San Diego Health Expands Primary Care Options

Participants in Dementia Prevention Research Motivated by Altruism

Health & Behavior

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with collaborators across the country, report that people who participate in dementia prevention trials are primarily motivated by altruism and pleased to help.

Participants in Dementia Prevention Research Motivated by Altruism

Holocaust Living History Workshop Series Will Focus on History, Memory and Meaning for 2018-19

Business & Economics

This fall, the Holocaust Living History Workshop once again launches its year-long series of educational events composed of eight seminars, a documentary film screening and a photography exhibition underscoring this year’s theme, “History, Memory & Meaning of the Holocaust.” The workshops are presented by the UC San Diego Library and the UC San Diego Jewish Studies Program.

Holocaust Living History Workshop Series Will Focus on History, Memory and Meaning for 2018-19

Using Personal Data to Predict Blood Pressure

Health & Behavior

Engineers at UC San Diego used wearable off-the-shelf technology and machine learning to predict an individual’s blood pressure and provide personalized recommendations to lower it based on this data.