August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019 —
An international team of researchers received a five-year, $3.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to discover new and better ways to treat a pediatric congenital heart condition known as tetralogy of Fallot, which affects a total of 85,000 individuals in the US.
October 14, 2019
October 14, 2019 —
In Fall 2019, the Center for the Future of Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine expanded to address the newest surgical trends, especially those benefiting the brain and the nervous system.
June 25, 2021
June 25, 2021 —
Steven M. Strauss and Lise N. Wilson have gifted $3.25 million to UC San Diego Health Sciences to open a new research center geared toward creating novel treatment options that will slow or halt the progression of heart disease.
September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021 —
Five graduate students working at the interface of engineering and medicine have been honored as 2022 Siebel Scholars. They are pursuing graduate degrees in bioengineering, electrical engineering, nanoengineering, and bioinformatics, all with a focus on advancing human health. Five graduate student
May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022 —
Bioengineers and cardiologists from UC San Diego invented a technology that can accurately and noninvasively map atrial and ventricular heart arrhythmias in a matter of minutes. The technology demonstrated 97.3 percent accuracy in a clinical validation study, and recently received FDA clearance.
October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022 —
One in every eight strokes at UC San Diego Health occur in an adult younger than 50.
November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023 —
UC San Diego researchers have for the first time identified the genetic pathway between the heart and brain tied to fainting. In a new study published in the journal Nature, they found that vagal sensory neurons trigger fainting, laying a foundation for addressing fainting-related disorders.
August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024 —
A stroke recovery at UC San Diego Health allowed a patient to attend his son’s wedding just days later, highlighting hope and exceptional stroke care.
February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025 —
UC San Diego Health is redefining patient care with thoughtful, human-centered experiences at every touchpoint. From ‘sleep menus’ to pet therapy, elevating patient experiences during the most vulnerable moments in their lives is a guiding principle for UC San Diego Health care teams.