April 12, 2016
…in the fight against cancer, the University of California San Diego’s Moores Cancer Center will host its annual SPARK Gala on Saturday, April 16 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. The evening will include a three-course dinner with wine pairings, a live luxury auction and dancing. All proceeds will benefit…
November 27, 2018
Seven researchers at the University of California San Diego have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the largest general science organization in the United States and publisher of the journal Science.
October 24, 2013
…Surgery, the Hospital for Cancer Care, and the Hospital for Women and Infants, adding 245 inpatient beds to the region. What’s Inside: Jacobs Medical Center Margarita Baggett Comprised of three new hospitals, the 509,500-square-foot Jacobs Medical Center has been designed with the patient in mind. From spacious private rooms to…
January 31, 2023
In the span of just a few weeks, Don Cleveland, a leading researcher in the study of neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Alzheimer’s, has received three major awards.
April 17, 2024
A University of California San Diego current graduate student in the Department of Theatre and Dance and an undergraduate alumna from the Department of Bioengineering are are among 30 recipients of the 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans.
February 16, 2017
…DNA origami to fight cancer. Photos by David Baillot/Jacobs School of Engineering Engineering Undergraduates Use DNA Origami to Target Cancer A team of engineering students has a cancer-fighting idea up its sleeve—and the sleeve is nanoscale. The idea is based on a new cutting-edge research tool called DNA origami in…
October 18, 2018
…Year with $1.2B in Research Funding For the past three years, UC San Diego has seen an increase in research contracts and grants, making it 7th in the nation in sponsored research. The University of California San Diego broke its own record once again: with $1.2 billion in sponsored research…
July 27, 2012
…to study tumor cells, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center have found evidence of clonal evolution in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The assay method distinguishes features of leukemia cells that indicate whether the disease will be aggressive or…
June 27, 2012
“Good times for a good cause” is the philosophy of the annual Brian Schultz Memorial Golf Classic, taking place Saturday, August 11 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. Featuring live entertainment and great food—in addition to golf—the tournament raises funds for cancer research at the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center.
January 22, 2024
Over 18 million people worldwide are annually diagnosed with cancer, with each case hiding many mutations in its genome. Understanding these mutations furthers cancer research, while also providing a deeper understanding to create possible cures, therapies and prevention strategies.
