April 26, 2018
…San Diego School of Medicine will step into the fray, investigating whether CBD safely and effectively provides therapeutic benefit for one of the most common yet complex disorders of the brain: autism spectrum disorder or ASD. The clinical trial—which is expected to involve 30 children, ages 8 to 12 years,…
January 24, 2023
The gut microbiome plays a critical but poorly understood role in how drugs work or don’t work in the body. It also presents therapeutic possibilities unto itself.
May 1, 2024
Viruses known as “jumbo” phages are seen as a potential tool against deadly bacterial infections. But scientists must first decipher the extraordinary makeup of these mysterious viruses. Researchers have now uncovered a key piece of jumbo phage development that helps them counter bacteria.
November 8, 2012
…efficient) ways to produce medicines and other bioproducts, and more recently that we needed new sources of energy especially those that are carbon neutral, and algae fit that bill, so here I am. What is fun about your work? Making things, that might be drugs, it might be bio-plastics and…
April 13, 2017
…Hour - School of Medicine, BRFII Patio 2A April 18, 4-6 p.m. - Sign Making Party – School of Medicine, BRFII Conference Room 1102 April 19, 4-6 p.m. - Sign Making Party - Revelle Plaza April 20, 4-6 p.m. - Sign Making Party - SIO Sea Cave conference room, Eckart…
February 15, 2018
…art and science of medicine evolves, but the School of Medicine’s goal is constant: Create physicians who are as compassionate as they are brilliant In a few months, a new class of students will begin studies at UC San Diego School of Medicine, future doctors in pursuit of future careers.…
August 19, 2020
An elusive protein that many consider the key of fully understanding the causes of genetic Parkinson’s disease has come much more clearly into focus. Impacting millions around the world, Parkinson’s is a neurological disorder that progressively attacks motor functions.
November 20, 2012
…efficient way to produce medicines. His research with rainbow algae has attracted funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Currently, he is working on three different and exciting algae solutions: a treatment for bacterial diarrhea that will be introduced soon; in the near future, a malaria vaccine and magic…
December 5, 2023
A virtual event hosted by the School of Biological Sciences offered attendees from around the world a glimpse into how artificial intelligence is being used to accelerate scientific discovery and shape biomedical research, both in academia and industry.
July 26, 2021
The UC San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees works to connect the university with community partners and resources needed to launch innovative programs. On July 1, 2021, nine new trustees joined the Foundation Board, eight of whom are UC San Diego alumni.
