UC San Diego Reports $1.73 Billion in Research Awards for FY24
UC San Diego announced $1.73 billion in new research funding in its newly released fiscal year 2024 annual report.
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UC San Diego Researchers Use Non-Invasive Technique to Record Involuntary Nervous System
A research team led by UC San Diego has, for the first time, shown that a wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings. The results could help medical professionals tailor treatments for inflammatory conditions like sepsis and PTSD.
Cancer Drug Could Ease Cognitive Function for Some With Autism
An experimental cancer drug could ease cognition for individuals with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism, according to new research from the Muotri Lab at the University of California San Diego — a discovery that could lead to therapies for patients with other neurologic conditions.
Legalized Gambling Increases Irresponsible Betting Behavior, Especially Among Low-Income Populations
The 2018 Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting has expanded online gambling markets significantly—recent data show that online gaming reached a record 29.3% of total commercial gaming revenue in the first quarter of this year.
UC San Diego School of Medicine Recognized Among 2024 Best Medical Schools
San Diego’s only medical school earns the highest tier rating among research-intensive medical schools in the nation.
AI Tool Spots Breastfeeding Complications from Phone Photos for Streamlined Lactation Care
In a step toward using artificial intelligence to provide faster and more accurate lactation care to breastfeeding mothers, engineers at UC San Diego developed a tool to identify breastfeeding-related conditions from simple phone images.
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