March 6, 2013
San Diego is a powerhouse for cancer research, home to the University of California, San Diego Moores Cancer Center – the region’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center – and two NCI-designated centers for basic research: the Salk Institute Cancer Center and the Cancer Center at Sanford-Burnham Medical…
September 5, 2023
With Innovation Day 2023 on the horizon, we are highlighting five UC San Diego Tritons who are harnessing their diverse perspectives to pioneer change that shapes a better future for all.
September 1, 2021
A study measured effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines among health workers, most notably during the emergence of delta virus variant and coincident with end of state’s mask mandate, finding protection waned over time, dropping sharply 6-8 months after full vaccination.
March 21, 2024
The 29th Annual Inclusive Excellence Awards ceremony honored recipients for their leadership and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
April 24, 2024
A new study published in JAMA finds that X’s (formerly Twitter’s) Community Notes, a crowdsourced approach to addressing misinformation, helped counter false health information in popular posts about COVID-19 vaccines by providing accurate, credible responses.
May 5, 2022
…27 event recognized engineers, physicians, biologists and business students who make up a new class of startups ready to change humanity’s relationship with the world. The Triton Innovation Challenge is a business competition focused on fostering creativity and drawing attention to commercially promising, environmentally minded technologies generated by students, faculty…
June 18, 2024
Shiri Gur-Cohen, PhD — a stem cell biologist with the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center and Sanford Stem Cell Institute — has been named a 2024 Pew-Stewart Scholar for Cancer Research.
June 5, 2014
…how to become better physicians and has taught them how to become better teachers and professionals as well. Robert J. Ternansky Robert J. Ternansky has been described as a skilled and engaging lecturer who effectively involves his students in the learning process. He is dedicated to helping students develop to…
February 2, 2017
…said Steph Barry ’94, assistant vice chancellor, UC San Diego Alumni. “From making new strides in global public health and innovative cancer treatment, to harnessing big data science, creating socially relevant photographic images or crafting award-winning satire, the Alumni Celebration honorees are in a league of their own.” The 2017…
June 13, 2023
Have you ever considered studying, teaching or conducting research abroad? Your dreams can become a reality through the Fulbright Program. For those who are considering applying, we connected with five UC San Diego students and recent alumni on what makes a successful application.
