January 29, 2015
…the rare but devastating neurological disorder. The condition was first described by William Nyhan, MD, a UC San Diego professor of pediatrics, and medical student Michael Lesch in 1964. The feat was a powerful proof-of-concept, but subsequent efforts to advance the work to human clinical trials stalled. “We began to…
March 19, 2015
…a host of debilitating neurological diseases. Nathan Gianneschi, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, presented on the profound benefits that nanotechnology can have on modern medicine. Gianneschi’s team is currently developing nanoparticles that can be injected into the body and made to swarm into inflamed problem areas such as tumors,…
April 16, 2015
…is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder, characterized by tell-tale tremors, stiffness and other declines in motor control. Loss of motor function is caused by degeneration of neurons that produce the chemical messenger dopamine. Classic Parkinson’s disease symptoms usually begin when 50 to 80 percent of these dopamine neurons have died.…
June 2, 2016
…serious symptoms, including life-threatening neurological disorders. Zika Virus Last year, the virus spread to Brazil, which will host the Olympic Games in August. Thousands were infected, including pregnant women who subsequently gave birth to babies with microcephaly—a birth defect characterized by an undersized head and brain. Alarms sounded around the…
December 1, 2016
…provide new insight into neurological disorders, such as autism and schizophrenia. Bloodgood first came to UC San Diego as an undergraduate studying animal physiology and neuroscience. She cites the opportunity to work in a lab as one the most valuable aspects of her college education and is pleased to see…
May 4, 2017
…the biological brain and neurological disorders. The UC San Diego team – called the UC San Diego Center for Engineered Natural Intelligence Team – is one of only eight university-led teams in the competition, which includes $5 million in prizes. One hundred forty seven teams will take part in the…
May 16, 2017
…from which imagination operates: neurological, cognitive and socio-cultural. Public programs are a key medium for exploring and presenting unique perspectives on these forms of imaginative thought. One example of the type of programs the center offers is its upcoming visit by the famed mathematician and physicist Sir Roger Penrose, known…
June 15, 2017
…for potential treatments of neurological disorders, kidney disease and other illnesses. Rachel Dutton “Pew is proud to support these investigators as they use novel approaches to illuminate the mechanisms of human biology and disease,” said Rebecca Rimel, president and CEO of The Pew Charitable Trusts. “This impressive group has demonstrated…
August 30, 2017
…Long Do. The National Institutes of Health-National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke supported the research (R01 NS015918 awarded to Spitzer and R01NS057690 awarded to Dulcis and Spitzer).
December 7, 2017
…his work into understanding neurological diseases which has directly led to clinical trials.” “This is stunning,” said Cleveland. “It’s a big honor, and it’s a lot of money. My wife and I are going to establish a charitable fund to support causes that we feel strongly about.” James McKernan McKernan,…
