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Supporting Student Veterans at UC San Diego

November 12, 2020

…this much extra to use on food or stuff I need to live off," said Sei. "I’m thinking of getting a printer because in one of my classes the teacher wants hand-written or printed notes, so I’m going to have to print a million notes for midterms, and the scholarship…

Talk of a “Twindemic”

September 17, 2020

…at heightened risk. These drugs shorten the duration of illness and help prevent complications. “I highly encourage people to consult with their primary care physician so that they can receive timely medical advice, especially if symptoms are worsening after five to seven days,” said Alam. “I also advise patients to…

UC San Diego Entrepreneurs Pitch Their Technologies in $300,000 primeUC Competition

January 7, 2016

…synthesizing and making suitable use of new information as it materializes. In this vein, a startup founder must be willing to be placed in situations outside of their comfort zone and/or domain of expertise and hence must be willing and able to adapt to a changing customer environment or technology…

A Celebration of Latinx Heritage and Hope

October 7, 2021

…due to alcohol and drug abuse was a little intimidating for Jennifer Gomez, but she has channeled her energy into empowering others. She is currently a member (and former president) of UC San Diego’s Underground Scholars Initiative—a student organization connecting formerly incarcerated students and students directly impacted by a loved…

SURFing into Science Research

October 5, 2017

…that could potentially be used as antibiotics, anti-cancer drugs, or some form of medicinal therapy,” said Lara, who is excited to bring her newly-acquired lab skills back to her home university, where she studies molecular biology and biochemistry. Lara enjoyed having one-on-one experience working with Jensen, a master in the…

Pioneering Bioengineer Shu Chien Teaches Lessons That Extend Far Beyond Research Lab

October 17, 2019

…effects of small molecule drugs in patients. But from the stories that emerged during a two-day celebration in honor of his retirement, it’s clear that it’s the lessons he unknowingly taught on how to be a better person that resonated most deeply with the hundreds of students, colleagues and collaborators…

Developing Sex-specific Treatments for Heart Disease

December 2, 2021

…the organism level. He uses bioengineering tools to develop more relevant, sex-specific models and treatments for cardiovascular disease, enabling better clinical outcomes for patients who have long been ignored. “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women, but we still don’t fully understand the mechanisms that…

Student Life Reignites with Treasured Campus Traditions, New Degrees and Division I Competition

September 30, 2021

…air filters to be used in classrooms, lecture halls and labs throughout the campus, as well as donated to The Preuss School UC San Diego. Also recognizing the importance of masking, the university has taken a more conservative approach by continuing to require that all persons on campus wear a…

Top Stories of 2020

December 18, 2020

…can be generalized and used to inform other reopening efforts, especially in education. On the front lines of COVID-19 vaccine research Rommie Amaro, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego. From the start of the pandemic, the university has taken a lead in not only treating patients…

UC San Diego Announces Recipients of Chancellor’s and Revelle Medals

October 13, 2016

…principles and techniques are used to solve important biomedical problems. Decades ago, Fung had the foresight to recognize the vast potential contributions that engineering could have on medicine at a time when the two fields were entirely separated. Today, in large part due to his groundbreaking ideas, the barriers between…

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