November 12, 2015
…without some assistance.” Late adolescence and early adulthood represent a critical time to identify mental illnesses and provide evidence-based treatments. Emerging research indicates that early interventions can improve outcomes and lessen the long-term disability of brain disorders. With this in mind, in September 2014, the university’s Department of Psychiatry implemented…
December 17, 2020
…well-being often decreases in adolescence, and with rising anxiety reported among college students, the goal of this project is to positively impact the well-being of Latinx youth in California, refugees in Kampala, Uganda and UC San Diego students,” said Bintliff. “Through co-design and implementation of the Wellbeing Club art and…
June 2, 2022
…the everyday challenges of adolescence—she knew little about American culture and spoke no English. “I believe my younger self is proud of me and that makes my soul smile,” Lopez Razo said. “My hard work and perseverance paid off. I feel deeply thankful for my family, friends, teachers, professors, counselors…
August 11, 2022
…steered us through our adolescence, establishing many more formal and long-term administrative structures, supporting our faculty as they became more established and integrated throughout the university and surrounding areas, and growing our footprint in drug discovery and drug development, including overseeing the launch of new research organizations, the Drug Development…
September 19, 2011
A large international research consortium has identified several new genes associated with both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Their study, co-authored by psychiatric researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, reveals that common genetic variants contribute to a person’s risk of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
September 9, 2014
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, in partnership with ViaCyte, Inc., a San Diego-based biotechnology firm specializing in regenerative medicine, have launched the first-ever human Phase I/II clinical trial of a stem cell-derived therapy for patients with Type 1 diabetes.
October 20, 2014
UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center is pushing therapeutic stem cell-based science out of the laboratory and closer to real-world medical applications. The unprecedented trials involve potential therapies for spinal cord injuries, Type 1 diabetes and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
August 4, 2016
SMART study is among the first to test an intervention that used several technologies – including social media, apps, and text messaging – to promote healthy changes in physical activity and diet. At two years in duration, it was also one of few weight loss interventions evaluated for longer than a year.
August 24, 2016
While even the best wines eventually peak and turn to vinegar, a new study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine suggests a paradoxical trend in the mental health of aging adults: They seem to consistently get better over time.
May 30, 2017
One-third of American children are overweight or obese. Family-based treatment (FBT) has been considered the best model for the treatment of obese children as it provides both parents and children with education and behavior therapy techniques but is provided mainly in a hospital setting. Researchers at University of California San…
