February 14, 2024
White blood cells known as neutrophils feature a nucleus that is structured strikingly different than most nuclei. These unique shapes permit neutrophils to travel all over the body to combat invading pathogens. Scientists have now deciphered the shapeshifting puzzle of the neutrophil nucleus.
February 20, 2024
Bystander CPR occurs anytime CPR is initially performed by a non-medical rescuer. Critical for survival, bystander CPR initiation delays of even a few minutes while awaiting advanced resuscitation from emergency responders significantly reduces a person’s chance for survival.
May 13, 2024
An experimental treatment made from a plant virus is effective at protecting against a broad range of metastatic cancers in mice, shows a new study from the University of California San Diego. The treatment, composed of nanoparticles fashioned from the cowpea mosaic virus—a virus that infects black-eyed pea plants—showed remarkable…
May 20, 2024
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have been awarded a $5.6 million grant to further their efforts within the All of Us Research Program, which aims to accelerate and promote equity in health research.
June 12, 2024
UC San Diego engineers have developed microscopic robots, known as microrobots, that swim through the lungs to deliver cancer-fighting medication directly to metastatic tumors. This approach has shown promise in mice, where it inhibited the growth and spread of tumors that had metastasized to the lungs, thereby boosting survival rates…
August 4, 2011
University of California San Diego’s emergency planners have been recognized for their work in preparing for crises and instituting best practices in trying to prevent them.
March 20, 2012
…location and proximity to institutional partners on the La Jolla Mesa make UC San Diego an optimal environment to engage in research and scholarship,” said Suresh Subramani, executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. For the complete list of Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, go to http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/ For more information…
October 3, 2013
…to UC San Diego’s institutional ambassadorship and private support objectives. The integration process will be thoughtful and strategic, enhancing the current programs offered by the Career Services Center with the goal of expanding services with innovative initiatives that feature a high level of student and alumni engagement including: Alumni Advisor…
February 12, 2015
…and looking at more institutional changes that can happen to provide students with the resources they need to lessen the impact of food insecurity.” The establishment of the Triton Food Pantry aligns with the UC Global Food Initiative (#globalfood), a system-wide program designed to harness the University of California’s collective…
April 23, 2015
…their organizations with the institutional missions of the university. Most recently, students in campus Greek chapters have taken the initiative to establish Greeks United for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (GUIDE) in an effort to educate their fellow students on diversity issues and advocate for social justice and equity. A student-led,…
