Study: Vaping Does Not Help U.S. Tobacco Smokers Quit
A new study from UC San Diego researchers settles a longstanding question: Does vaping help you quit? According to their results, the answer is no.
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A New Way to Predict Cancer’s Spread? Scientists Look at ‘Stickiness’ of Tumor Cells
By assessing how “sticky” tumor cells are, UC San Diego researchers have found a potential way to predict whether a patient’s early-stage breast cancer is likely to spread. The discovery could help doctors identify high-risk patients and tailor their treatments accordingly.
Medical and Pharmacy Students Present Innovative Research at Symposium
Each summer between their first and second years of medical school, students are encouraged to seek out research opportunities to expand their experience and knowledge base. More than 100 medical and pharmacy students shared their research posters at the Summer Research Symposium.
UC San Diego Innovators to Spotlight Transformative Science at SXSW 2025
The SXSW Conference will take place from March 7-15 in Austin, Texas, bringing together a vibrant mix of ideas and innovations. Once again, UC San Diego will take center stage, showcasing cutting-edge research, transformative discussions on critical global challenges and a film premiere.
Design for San Diego: Tackling Housing Insecurity Through Collective Innovation
The challenge focused on housing insecurity and homelessness. Participants were asked, “How might we design resilient solutions to create a lasting impact on the housing crisis?”
Digital Program Reduces Fall Risk and Boosts Strength in Older Adults
A study published in JMIR-Aging evaluating the University of California San Diego’s “Strong Foundations” program – a digitally delivered fall prevention initiative for older adults – emphasized the program’s effectiveness in improving posture, balance and strength — key factors in reducing fall risk
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