April 18, 2011
…Anthropologists are working with psychiatrists. Economists are working with clinicians. With some vision, coordination, energy and committed minds, we can make UC San Diego one of the leading universities for global health research, training and service in the world. How is the enhanced collaboration improving the work of researchers and…
February 7, 2019
…up of physicians, nurses, psychiatrists and social workers to support patients and their loved ones as they navigate challenging health conditions. Kestenbaum was recently named a Sojourns Scholar by Cambia Health Foundation, and received a two-year $180,000 grant to conduct an innovative project in the field of palliative care. She…
May 5, 2022
…licensed clinical social workers, psychiatrists and post-doctoral residents who serve more than 39,000 students. Reina Juarez, director of Counseling and Psychological Services, has grown her team from 13 staff members to over 40 in the past three decades to help students develop strong and sustainable mental health practices. Photo by…
May 26, 2015
The Huntington’s Disease Clinical Research Center (HDCRC) at UC San Diego Health System has been designated a Center of Excellence by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA). UC San Diego was one of only 29 centers nationwide to receive this prestigious designation, which recognizes centers for their elite multidisciplinary…
March 8, 2017
Patients with drug-refractory epilepsy have a new treatment option at UC San Diego Health. Instead of traditional surgery, patients may be eligible for a novel technique that allows surgeons to target the abnormal area of brain with laser technology. The MRI-guided laser ablation treatment is a new first-line therapy for…
