Supercomputers Unlock Reproductive Mysteries of Viruses and Life
March 19, 2020
Scientists, including UC San Diego researchers, recently relied on supercomputer simulations to better understand the reproductive mysteries of viruses and DNA.
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A Year in Review: A Look Back as We Move Ahead
December 9, 2021
…summer, the School of Medicine also launched Project 2VIDA!, a vaccine hesitancy program funded by the National Institutes of Health, that sought to increase outreach, access and use of COVID-19 vaccines among Latino and Black communities. And because no virus recognizes borders, we expanded our outreach to benefit the binational…
Novel Molecular Dynamics Captures Atomic-level Detail of CRISPR-Cas9 Activity
June 28, 2017
Using a novel molecular dynamics method capable of capturing the motion of gyrating proteins at time intervals up to one thousand times greater than previous efforts, a team led by UC San Diego researchers has identified, for the first time, the myriad structural changes that activate and drive CRISPR-Cas9, the…
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.
Lung, Heart, Kidney and Liver Transplant Programs Rank among Nation’s Best
January 5, 2021
UC San Diego Health’s lung, heart, kidney and liver transplant programs rank at the top nationally in the latest biannual Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) report. Innovative treatment and multi-disciplinary care contribute to the high rankings for one-year survival outcomes.
Top Stories of 2020
December 18, 2020
…pursue a career in medicine. Many times, it is student-focused programs such as the PATH program—Preparing Accomplished Transfers to the Humanities—that can help students overcome barriers and provide them with the support they need to succeed. The show must go on(line) Amid COVID-19 and mandates for social distancing, UC San…
Celebrating 10 Years of UC San Diego’s Physical, Cultural and Intellectual Transformation
June 9, 2022
…the Department of Emergency Medicine at UC San Diego Health. “As our region continues to grow, particularly in the central and south county areas, a new Hillcrest facility will allow us to amplify our advanced care to the community for common illnesses and complex conditions, strengthening our position as the…
Exceptional UC San Diego Faculty to be Honored by Chancellor’s Associates
March 24, 2017
Among UC San Diego’s distinguished faculty, they are standouts in their chosen fields. The six winners of the 2017 Faculty Excellence Awards are educators and scholars who are passionate about pushing boundaries as they seek to create new ways of thinking and inspiring the next generation of trailblazers. They will…
Un Empuje Para Disminuir la Disparidad en la Vacunación
May 13, 2021
…en la Escuela de Medicina y en la División de Ciencias Biológicas en octubre de 2020, en medio de una pandemia global mientras el mundo se esforzaba por salir de la devastación del COVID-19. Recientemente, trabajó junto a su colega, la Dra. Alli Weis, de la Facultad de Medicina de…
SURFing into Science Research
October 5, 2017
…or some form of medicinal therapy,” said Lara, who is excited to bring her newly-acquired lab skills back to her home university, where she studies molecular biology and biochemistry. Lara enjoyed having one-on-one experience working with Jensen, a master in the field of biomedicine, and she appreciated the mentorship provided…
