June 14, 2018
…Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience Gabriel Haddad examine plaque formation on mouse aortas resulting from induced sleep apnea. By the end of the six weeks, a few clear trends had emerged: more than 10 percent of the microbiota composition had shifted compared to control mice kept in room air, with…
January 9, 2013
The world is getting a long-awaited first glimpse at a new humanoid robot in action mimicking the expressions of a one-year-old child. The robot will be used in studies on sensory-motor and social development – how babies “learn” to control their bodies and to interact with other people.
March 19, 2015
…nanoengineer Andrea Tao and neuroscientist Bradley Voytek. The fellowships seek to boost fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise. The two-year awards go to 126 researchers yearly in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field. “Their achievements and potential…
May 21, 2020
…the elderly. Cognitive behavioral neuroscience and global health major Olivia Michael of Muir College has spearheaded a service project for the elderly. Because senior facilities no longer allow in-person visitors and have reduced programming due to the coronavirus, she wanted to help combat the feelings of loneliness the elderly may…
September 8, 2014
Proactive stewards, higher education advocates and expert financial strategists, UC San Diego Foundation trustees play an important role in cultivating community partnerships and garnering resources to support UC San Diego research, teaching and public service initiatives. Trustees govern the Foundation, including managing net assets totaling $715 million, including an endowment…
October 3, 2019
…was not exposed to neuroscience in school—and his neighborhood was riddled with violence and crime. Many of his peers succumbed to a different life trajectory. But Patrick was fortuitously connected to mentors in high school and college who set him on a path to success. As the keynote speaker for…
February 17, 2015
An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, has identified the microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT) gene as increasing the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The MAPT gene encodes the tau protein, which is involved with a number of neurodegenerative…
November 14, 2019
Researchers identified non-coding regions of the human genome that control the development and function of four brain cell types and mapped genetic risk variants for psychiatric diseases. They found that risk variants for Alzheimer’s disease were enriched in microglia-specific regulatory elements.
April 14, 2016
…sixth-year doctoral student in neurosciences who served on the GPSES survey committee. “I thought it was just me, or me and my close friends, who have had these experiences. When you talk with students one-on-one, many will admit they have struggled with mental health issues. But it’s not discussed in…
March 21, 2024
In honor of Women’s History Month, librarians and staff at the UC San Diego Library are sharing their recommendations for books that celebrate and amplify the diverse voices and experiences of women.
