October 10, 2011
…San Diego, with responsibility for more than 4,000 graduate students. Barrett, a native of the United Kingdom, obtained her B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Chemistry at University College London. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, she joined the faculty of the UC San…
June 19, 2012
…new frontier in neonatal health A stamp-sized wearable patch of tiny circuits, sensors, and wireless transmitters that sticks to the skin like a temporary tattoo could replace bulky wires currently used to monitor infants in the NICU. Photo courtesy of UC San Diego Health System Anyone who has seen a…
February 14, 2012
…of the IDEA Student Center at the Jacobs School of Engineering. He joined the Jacobs School in fall 2011. He is originally from Brazil, got his Ph.D. from UC Irvine, and has been on faculty at the University of Hawaii and UC Merced, where he was involved in many outreach…
April 26, 2018
…urged her to prepare for college entrance exams and set her sights high. In 2017, she graduated from UC San Diego as a Chancellor’s Associates Scholar, becoming the first in her family to earn a four-year degree. “Coming to UC San Diego has been one of the best decisions I…
June 16, 2016
…poverty and even famine. For any other graduate this may not have seemed like the ideal time to be starting out in life; however, for Yunus, the timing was perfect. “It was exciting for a young person to look at those problems because I knew there was something I could…
October 13, 2016
…access to education and health care. And sailing boldly into uncharted realms to investigate the workings of our Earth, oceans and atmosphere. As part of the UC San Diego community, we are all pioneers on this journey. We invite you to join us for a series of free signature events:…
May 14, 2020
…how the genes that form the foundation of our immune system create a personalized repertoire of antibodies to protect against invading pathogens. They may also shed light on why some people have a more effective immune response to an infection. “This study will be particularly helpful as dozens of groups…
October 3, 2013
…Hall on campus Monday for an interview with NBC Nightly News, one of several high-profile features spotlighting Chen’s path to becoming an emerging scientist. “Eric surpassed every expectation I may have had,” said Amaro. “He is fearless when it comes to learning about a topic he is not familiar with.…
June 16, 2022
…have made a difference for them in moments of both triumph and tribulation, giving thanks to those who encouraged, advocated for and inspired them. Haniyeh Javaheri (left) with her mentor Professor Gentry Patrick. “Gentry Patrick had a huge impact on my time here at UC San Diego. He is the…
October 7, 2021
…day of mowing lawns for his landscaping job. Down the road was the hospital where his wife would soon give birth to their first son. As the students exchanged laughs and adjusted their backpack straps, tears began to well up in Gonzalez’s eyes. Proud dad: Gonzalez with sons David and…
