August 31, 2021
UC San Diego researchers developed first-of-their-kind lung organoids that include all cell types that make up the organ, allowing for “Phase 0” testing of new treatments for respiratory infections such as COVID-19.
February 18, 2021
…Since then, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed our lives and touched every part of the globe. Along with health and economic devastation, the COVID-19 pandemic spurred a new path to research and education innovation. The global research community shared data as never before and research labs have developed novel vaccines…
December 12, 2022
UC San Diego Health has been awarded the prestigious 2022 California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems Quality Leaders Award in the category of health equity.
June 18, 2020
…face coverings determine the pandemic’s trends and significantly reduce the number of infections. Figure 1. Distinct global trends of the COVID-19 pandemic. Figure courtesy of the research team. Examining trends and mitigation measures in three epicenters—Wuhan, China; Italy and New York City—the scientists’ study, published recently in PNAS, shows that…
September 16, 2020
Early detection and intervention stanched the first known introductions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into North America and Europe, validating the effectiveness of quick, comprehensive testing and contact tracing, but inadequate public health measures allowed the virus to take hold.
July 15, 2020
From mRNA vaccines entering clinical trials, to peptide-based vaccines and using molecular farming to scale vaccine production, the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing new and emerging nanotechnologies into the frontlines and the headlines.
November 16, 2020
The United States’ global leadership on science technology faces formidable competition from the People’s Republic of China; however the U.S. can take actions to maintain its competitive edge while enhancing innovation and protecting national security, according to a new report.
November 14, 2024
Researchers at UC San Diego and their colleagues have developed an optical biosensor that detects the virus that causes mpox. The technology could make diagnosis much faster and cost-effective as the disease continues to spread worldwide.
November 27, 2017
The University of California San Diego will recognize World AIDS Day on Friday, Dec. 1 to draw attention to the impact of HIV/AIDS has on the San Diego community, the nation and the globe. In honor of the international event, which was established in 1988, the campus will sponsor a…
October 8, 2020
…Promise Undeterred by a Pandemic The Preuss School UC San Diego fundraiser raises $595,000 to boost distance learning success Fall semester distance instruction began at The Preuss School—a charter middle and high school on the campus—on Aug. 10. Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Communications, taken prior to the start…
