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Harnessing Human Evolution to Advance Precision Medicine

February 9, 2024

Scientists hope to advance precision medicine through the discovery of a gene variant that leads to the same phenotype in separate high-dwelling populations while taking a different evolutionary path.

Mentors Help New Faculty Find Their Academic Niche

April 7, 2016

…in UC San Diego Health’s National Center of Leadership in Academic Medicine (NCLAM) program last year, one of numerous initiatives in place to help new, untenured or transitioning faculty members become acclimated to university culture, develop professional skills for academic career advancement and find a community of peers. Photo by…

20th Annual Diversity Awards Honor Commitment to Outreach, Inclusion and Community Building

March 5, 2015

…R. Travers, Ph.D. - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scott R. VandenBerg, M.D. Ph.D. - Health Sciences Jane L. Teranes, Ph.D. - Marine Sciences Michael L. Norman, Ph.D. - Research Debbie Centeno - Resource Management and Planning Gary Ratcliff, Ph.D. - Student Affairs Thomas Collins - UC San Diego Health System…

A Push to Inoculate Vaccination Disparity

May 13, 2021

…want to achieve vaccine equity and reduce mortality in these populations, we need to do more direct outreach to these communities. UC San Diego Health has made progress in this regard in collaboration with community-based organizations with the “Mobile Vaccine Clinic,” which aims to expand outreach and enhance the distribution…

UC San Diego Admits Record 52,946 First-Year and Transfer Students

July 19, 2021

The University of California San Diego received thousands of outstanding applications and has admitted 40,616 first-year and 12,330 transfer undergraduate students for the fall 2021 quarter.

A Sense of Belonging

September 17, 2020

…institutional support, including mental health services, faculty hires with research dedicated specifically to the discipline and the expansion of relevant courses. Department of Ethic Studies Distinguished Professor Yến Lê Espiritu said hiring faculty with research and experience focused on these studies was very important, acknowledging the great strides students took…

Curiosity Ignited: Showcasing How AI is Accelerating Discoveries

November 14, 2024

The inaugural Curiosity Ignited, a signature Homecoming academic symposium explored topics of AI and its connection to interdisciplinary research at UC San Diego. Students, alumni, and thought leaders gathered on Saturday, November 9, for engaging presentations and discussions on how UC San Diego is

Meet Your New Student Government Leaders

October 10, 2022

For Sky Yang and Giulia Corno, getting involved with student government seemed like a great way to make a difference. Now, as the presidents of Associated Students and the Graduate & Professional Student Association, respectively, they share what they hope to accomplish this year.

Peace of Mind: Mental Health Resources Evolve to Support UC San Diego Students

May 5, 2022

Peace of Mind Mental health resources evolve to support UC San Diego students Students have access to a multitude of no-cost resources at UC San Diego to maintain wellness, including confidential counseling, self-guided tools, support groups, workshops and more. Photo by Erik Jepsen/University Communications. Reina Juarez arrived at UC San…

Stories of Resistance: Amplifying Black Voices on Campus

February 21, 2023

UC San Diego is highlighting a selection of UC San Diego students, staff and faculty members who are living out the theme of Black Resistance in a variety of ways, ranging from their research topics to personal passions.

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