November 20, 2017
UC San Diego professors Michael Burkart, Catherine Constable, Richard Gallo, William Gerwick, Miroslav Krstic and Lorraine Pillus have been awarded the distinction of fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the largest general science organization in the United States and publisher of the journal Science.
December 9, 2019
Scientists have found the most effective CRISPR shield ever discovered in viruses. They discovered a remarkable new strategy that some bacteria-killing viruses, or phages, employ: after they infect bacteria, these phages construct an impenetrable “safe room” inside of their host.
April 8, 2020
UC San Diego and Space Tango received a NASA award to develop the first dedicated stem cell research laboratory within the International Space Station.
July 23, 2024
Key projects that exemplify our focus on becoming a destination public university that is student-centered, research-driven, patient-dedicated and service-oriented were discussed by the University of California Board of Regents during their July meeting.
October 18, 2018
…Institute for Allergy and Immunology. My daughters live in California. David Brenner has been a friend for five years, and we’ve talked about this initiative. David has just been fantastic to work with, as well as Cheryl Anderson. “We are excited for the opportunity and our partnership with UC San…
April 2, 2015
…bachelor’s degree in microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics before being accepted to the UC San Diego School of Medicine. During his years here, Onyia, who plans to become an anesthesiologist, was part of the University of California’s PRIME-Health Equity program, designed to train physicians to serve at-risk populations. As part…
August 30, 2023
Immunologists have uncovered new approaches to enhance protection from tumors and infections. They have revealed new insights into the metabolism of specialized cells of the immune system known as tissue-resident CD8 T cells and how they could be enhanced as immune defense weapons against tumors.
June 2, 2016
…are people here doing immunology who can characterize the immune response during an acute infection; in neurosciences who can characterize the impact of the virus on neural cells; who have been working on vaccines for HIV and are now turning their attention to this virus.” Indeed, last month in a…
October 26, 2021
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine tested the same treatment for kids with Kawasaki disease and rare COVID-19 reaction.
April 21, 2016
…expertise, from biology and immunology to genomics and bioinformatics, the panel’s charge is to assess how to best accelerate progress against cancer and evaluate the potential of new research investments to combat cancer. The panel will deliver a report to the NCAB this summer. After considering the report, the NCAB…
