Passion and Persistence Fuel Biotech Startup
The startup AquilX seeks to commercialize a wearable device that offers a “lab under the skin.” But for Farshad Tehrani, the firm represents so much more.
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UC San Diego Alumna Takes the Lead in Providing Care to the Underserved
A social justice warrior who loves biology, nature and teaching, alumna Kristin Brownell MD/MPH is a core faculty member at the Family Health Centers of San Diego. She is dedicated to improving primary care for refugees, immigrants and other underserved groups.
Grant Supports Education Programs Emphasizing Driving Unimpaired, Focus on Teens
Researchers at The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego are working with law enforcement and health professionals to develop educational programs and interventions that reduce traffic-related injuries and deaths.
Califano Named New Director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health
Joseph A. Califano III, MD, has been named director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.
Researchers Create Novel Device to Measure Nerve Activity for Treatment of Sepsis, PTSD
A multi-campus research team has developed a novel device for non-invasively measuring cervical nerve activity in humans. The device, described in an article in Scientific Reports, has potential applications for supporting more personalized treatments for sepsis and PTSD.
Gene Therapy Finds New Life in an Old Home
An international symposium November 17-18, 2022 at UC San Diego will discuss current clinical trials using gene therapy, here and abroad.
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