March 14, 2013
…the course of his career, he has compiled a record of accomplishments that has earned accolades and honors, and distinguished him as one of the most influential researchers in the field of international relations.” Nicholas Spitzer, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology Excellence in Research in Science and Engineering Nicholas Spitzer Over…
June 13, 2013
…bounce houses and a healthy living fair. At Alumni Weekend, 5,000 alumni and friends enjoyed the opportunity of reconnecting with friends, former classmates and faculty, while revisiting the campus and recalling many UC San Diego memories. Both a kickoff to the start of summer and a time to celebrate all…
October 2, 2014
…people…Each person you make healthier can make others healthier too. We are not in it alone.” From left, Carol Padden, Dan Santat, and Jerri Malana Fowler was recently named to the to Politico50 list of “thinkers, doers and dreamers who really matter in this age of gridlock and dysfunction.” A…
November 13, 2014
…military and pursuing a career in research have been huge parts of my life, but it is rare that these two identities of mine overlap,” said Chabot. “It was really a powerful, and surprisingly emotional, experience to be recognized simultaneously for my service as both a veteran and a scientist.”…
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…
May 14, 2015
…spring pea gazpacho is carefully ladled into 20 neatly aligned bowls, then the curlicue crème fraiche is added, and lastly, a fresh herb salad is placed perfectly in the center. After the chef snaps a quick photo of the finished product, waiters whisk the first course away to the guests.…
October 8, 2015
…other sectors such as healthcare, education and automotive, among others. Carol Vassiliadis Carol Vassiliadis Carol Vassiliadis has supported UC San Diego across a spectrum of fields, from history to medicine. Carol began her tradition of philanthropy at UC San Diego initially to honor the legacy of her late husband, Alkiviadis…
September 29, 2016
…family and a successful career in Silicon Valley with several esteemed technology and software companies, Ming knows what it takes to prosper and achieve goals that may seem unreachable. Her secret? Failure. Ming, who is also transgender, nearly dropped out of high school and did at one point flunk out…
December 1, 2016
…scientists better understand how healthy brains work, but will also provide new insight into neurological disorders, such as autism and schizophrenia. Bloodgood first came to UC San Diego as an undergraduate studying animal physiology and neuroscience. She cites the opportunity to work in a lab as one the most valuable…
November 16, 2017
…many firsts during his career at the University of California San Diego. He was one of the first faculty members hired at the School of Medicine, in 1969. He was the first to take physiological measurements at the summit of Mt. Everest—a dataset that has yet to be replicated. Read…
