May 29, 2014
…and prepare for a career in public service,” said Boydston, who has also received a fellowship from the Robertson Foundation for Government, which supports students interested in pursuing careers in the federal government. Before beginning the Master’s in Pacific International Affairs (MPIA) program at IR/PS, Boydston spent two years in…
October 30, 2014
…at UC San Diego Health System one of three “alpha clinics,” a highly sought-after designation that comes with an $8 million grant to further speed stem cell clinical development. The other two alpha clinic sites are City of Hope hospital near Los Angeles and UCLA. “A UC San Diego alpha…
May 20, 2021
…as well as the care we have shown one another. One challenge for me was to make sure to recognize staff when they felt they were being asked to take a bigger risk. It was important for me, as a leader, to show up, connect with people on campus, share…
April 21, 2022
…level, ocean acidity, public health, and worldwide ecosystems due to climate change. According to the most recent assessment from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, if there’s any hope of mitigating the worst outcomes, immediate action is essential. For all those attempting to understand the state of the…
April 18, 2019
…as a messenger that carries instructions from DNA, and its role in organizing activities within all of our cells. When an RNA first gets made, a main RNA message is created, followed by a tail portion (not coded by DNA), which is the focus of Nicholson’s research. Textbooks have characterized…
July 18, 2023
From becoming a knowledgeable horseman and his love for the countryside to the impact he hopes to make in his new role as executive director of UC San Diego’s efforts to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution, staff member Gerardo Arellano shares some of his greatest joys.
November 12, 2021
…San Diego staff member Carmen Linares Kalo recently completed a vibrant mural in Chicano Park portraying the Kumeyaay Creation Story. Raised by an Indigenous grandmother, the work is based in spirituality and is dedicated to the Kumeyaay people, who have had a presence in the region for thousands of years.…
November 2, 2023
November is Native American Heritage Month, and UC San Diego is celebrating the rich traditions and important contributions of Native people. All are invited to the kickoff luncheon, which will feature a keynote by Ryan RedCorn, writer and story editor on the popular Hulu series “Reservation Dogs.”
January 8, 2015
…the least harm to healthy tissues. Here’s how Almutairi’s clever drug delivery technique works. First, nanoparticles carrying therapeutic drugs are introduced into a living system. Then, an external low-power laser is used to heat pockets of water trapped within the nanoparticles. The heat softens the nanoparticle, releasing its drug contents…
June 13, 2013
…Thursday to discuss the health and competitiveness of U.S. research universities. The meeting was one of nine forums the NRC is holding across the country to discuss recommendations proposed in its 2012 report, “Research Universities and the Future of America: Ten Breakthrough Actions Vital to Our Nation’s Prosperity and Security.”…
