March 13, 2012
Might the “Twinkie defense” have a scientific foundation after all? Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have shown – by each of a range of measures, in men and women of all ages, in Caucasians and minorities – that consumption of dietary trans fatty acids…
March 6, 2014
…intervention is when one person chooses to speak up, step in or engage others to help when witnessing uncomfortable situations. Although the training focuses on violence prevention, the BIT model can be applied to a variety of situations that students may encounter. “Having had the BIT model developed at UC…
April 6, 2016
Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report that higher levels of vitamin D – specifically serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D – are associated with a correspondingly reduced risk of cancer. The findings are published in the April 6, online issue of PLOS ONE.
August 27, 2020
…be carefully managed and personalized for each individual patient so that it works, but doesn’t damage the patient’s kidneys in the process. For more than a decade, Le has collaborated with the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Vietnam’s main hospital, to help implement therapeutic drug monitoring programs for vancomycin and other…
November 3, 2014
Every day in America roughly 10,000 people turn age 65. To help keep roadways safe as America grays and to help preserve the freedom of mobility of older drivers, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine are training law enforcement officers to recognize warning signs of impaired…
March 10, 2022
…values, interests and the person she wants to be. Still, adaptation is key. Giangtran knows that better than anyone. Before embarking on her program in Fall 2021, Giangtran had tried to study abroad before—twice. While the coronavirus interrupted her plans both times, it didn’t stop her. “I knew I wanted…
February 4, 2021
…and staff share their personal family stories in honor of Black History Month UC San Diego celebrates Black History Month in February, with this year’s theme focusing on “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.” We invited students, faculty and staff on campus to share personal memories about family, meaningful…
June 7, 2016
Students and researchers at all stages of their academic careers went head-to-head recently, competing for $100k in prizes at the 10th annual UC San Diego Entrepreneur Challenge.
May 21, 2020
…determinants factor into a person’s health and well-being,” said Haley. “We’re proud to play such a key role in helping provide health care to our patients at an individualized level.” Virtual connection develops a social bond A subset of the senior population in San Diego are considered high-risk with multiple…
June 22, 2020
UC San Diego researchers uncovered in mice how IRE1α, a molecule involved in cells’ response to stress, determines whether macrophages promote inflammation in the tumor microenvironment. Inflammation is known to promote tumor growth, making IRE1α an attractive target for drug development.
