Reimagining Public Health
February 2, 2023
From pandemics to health inequities, confronting future crises will look different — and that’s a good thing.
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UC San Diego COVID-19 Case Rates Drop Dramatically to Fall Quarter Levels
January 22, 2021
With the third week of winter quarter underway at the University of California San Diego, COVID-19 case rates have fallen dramatically since classes resumed on Jan. 4. The current test positivity rate on campus has reduced to pre-break levels of less than 1%.
The Unequal Spread of COVID-19
November 12, 2020
…receive care, sometimes via public transportation. Many of these locations are also food deserts with limited access to affordable and nutritious food, affecting the health of residents. Maria Rosario (Happy) Araneta, professor of family medicine and public health at UC San Diego School of Medicine. “Your zip code is often…
With Time and Without Masks, COVID-19 Vaccines Wane in Protection
September 1, 2021
A study measured effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines among health workers, most notably during the emergence of delta virus variant and coincident with end of state’s mask mandate, finding protection waned over time, dropping sharply 6-8 months after full vaccination.
UC San Diego Announces 60th Anniversary Awardees
October 22, 2020
…to be a world-class public research university. Through the creative, forward-thinking efforts of its students, faculty, staff and alumni, UC San Diego has built a legacy of sparking discoveries that advance society and drive economic impact. Now, the university commemorates six decades of looking ahead of tomorrow as it kicks…
Eight UC San Diego Researchers Among ‘1,000 Best Female Scientists in the World’
November 10, 2022
Eight researchers from UC San Diego are listed in the first-ever ranking of the “1,000 Best Female Scientists in the World” by research.com, an analytics platform that advocates for improved research quality and also ranks universities, scholarly journals and academic conferences.
Best New Dean of Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
August 5, 2022
Brookie Best, PharmD, has been named the next dean of the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of California San Diego, succeeding James McKerrow, PhD, MD, who stepped down June 30, 2022.
Center for AIDS Research Receives $15 Million Renewal Grant From NIH
April 3, 2023
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded a five-year, $15.45 million grant to the San Diego Center for AIDS Research at UC San Diego, renewing support that extends back to an original establishing grant in 1994 at the height of the AIDS epidemic.
UC San Diego Wildfire Experts Directory
June 30, 2021
Experts at UC San Diego are available to discuss wildfires, drought, and California climate across an array of topics, including climate science, technology, public health, and economics and policy.
Researchers Create Novel Device to Measure Nerve Activity for Treatment of Sepsis, PTSD
November 14, 2022
A multi-campus research team has developed a novel device for non-invasively measuring cervical nerve activity in humans. The device, described in an article in Scientific Reports, has potential applications for supporting more personalized treatments for sepsis and PTSD.
