November 20, 2023
From the operating room to our homes and streets, robots are becoming increasingly integral to our daily activities. The UC San Diego Contextual Robotics Institute hosted its eighth annual forum with the theme “Robots in the Wild,” showcasing varied applications of robots in real-world scenarios.
January 28, 2016
…skills challenge and mixed gender and mixed nationality events. Off the field, workshops, team-building exercises and a Learn & Share Program provide the young athletes with opportunities to learn about Olympic values, explore other cultures and develop the skills to become true ambassadors of their sports. The USOC appoints physicians…
February 2, 2017
…and girls by addressing gender inequality and empowerment. A leading scholar in global public health, Darmstadt is known for his innovative thinking and ability to turn his ideas into solutions. Brian Druker Brian Druker ’77, MD ’81, Chemistry, School of Medicine Revolutionary cancer researcher Director, Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon…
January 23, 2024
Researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine found that utilizing a unique AI algorithm to monitor several patient variables detected sepsis quicker.
April 10, 2014
…the way scientists—and the general public—think about the brain. His seemingly “low-tech” experiments in behavioral neurology have led to major scientific breakthroughs. At Walter Reed Army Medical Center, for example, Ramachandran’s “mirror therapy” is being used to relieve phantom limb pain in amputees. The ARCS Foundation is a national nonprofit…
April 25, 2023
The U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings named nine of UC San Diego’s graduate programs among the top 10 in the nation.
November 20, 2014
…Irwin Jacobs for their generosity, including the recent $25 million match challenge,” said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “We also thank Carol Vassiliadis and Pauline Foster, who made leadership gifts, as well as all of the other donors who participated in meeting this challenge. These visionaries support UC…
January 12, 2016
Bioengineers and cognitive scientists have developed the first portable, 64-channel wearable brain activity monitoring system that’s comparable to state-of-the-art equipment found in research laboratories. The system is a better fit for real-world applications because it is equipped with dry EEG sensors that are easier to apply than wet sensors, while…
February 7, 2023
UC San Diego Health’s Center for Transplantation is among the nation’s best in lung, heart, kidney and liver programs, powered by long experience and deep expertise.
July 14, 2022
…fellowships for the next generation of leaders and expanded the university’s positive global impact with research that is addressing some of the world’s most pressing concerns. Founded in 1960, UC San Diego is the nation’s youngest university to reach a multibillion-dollar fundraising goal in a single campaign, raising $1 billion…
