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UC San Diego and Verizon Team to Improve Tuberculosis Care

December 4, 2012

As part of an innovative philanthropic health care program targeting reduction of health care disparities in diverse communities around the United States, the Verizon Foundation has provided the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine with a $300,000 grant, as well as important in-kind health information technology solutions.

May 13 SPARK Gala Ignites New Discoveries in the Fight Against Cancer

April 19, 2017

…annual UC San Diego Health highlight, returns Saturday, May 13 to celebrate recent advances in the fight against cancer and spur on new discoveries. Proceeds from the event will benefit research and patient care at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, including the Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy.

UC San Diego Health Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit Recognized Nationally

January 24, 2023

UC San Diego Health’s gastroenterology endoscopy program has been recognized as a leader in quality and safety by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the leading national gastrointestinal endoscopy medical society.

Scientists Set a Path for Field Trials of Gene Drive Organisms

December 17, 2020

A broad coalition that includes UC San Diego scientists sets commitments for field trials of powerful gene drive technology. The multidisciplinary group encourages trials that are safe, transparent and ethical.

UC San Diego’s $1.16B in Research Funding Sets New Record

August 18, 2017

University of California San Diego received $1.160 billion in sponsored research support in FY2017 (July1-June 30), a 3 percent increase from FY2016’s total of $1.126 billion. This marks the second consecutive year in which UC San Diego broke its own previous record. Overall, the university ranks 5th in the nation…

Solution to Helping Teens with Chronic Disease May be at Fingertips

May 19, 2014

…1 diabetes, often find the transition of managing their health care needs into adulthood to be challenging. A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine found the answer to developing independent, self-management skills in ACD could be right at the patient’s fingertips.

Obese Children Burdened by More than Weight

November 24, 2014

…(NAFLD) are two emerging health problems related to the epidemic of childhood obesity. In a recent study, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine sought to determine the prevalence of high blood pressure in children with NAFLD, which places them at risk for premature cardiovascular disease.

$1M Gift Speeds COVID-19 Testing and Tracking at UC San Diego

May 29, 2020

A $1 million gift from the John and Mary Tu Foundation is helping to increase the number of people tested for COVID-19, as well as develop new ways to track and treat the virus.

Innovators Wanted: UC Health Hack Seeks New Ideas to Solve Critical Health Problems

February 9, 2017

…idea that will change health care but need the means to bring your innovation to fruition? Register for UC Health Hack, a two-day interdisciplinary hackathon that will bring students, physicians, researchers, industry professionals and community members together to grapple with integrative medicine and global health issues in a fast-paced competition.

UC San Diego Health System Named One of Nation’s Best by Truven Health Analytics

March 4, 2015

UC San Diego Health System was this week named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health AnalyticsTM. This is the third time UC San Diego Health System has been recognized for this prestigious honor.

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