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Technology, Energy and Healthcare Luminaries Paint Picture of Future

October 26, 2011

…Scripps, the UCSD Moores Cancer Center, and the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2) for an evening of technology demos and entertainment. Calit2 Director Larry Smarr was a featured panelist, as was Steven Mayfield, director of UCSD’s San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology, and Susan Shirk, a professor…

Exploring the Future of Innovation in San Diego

September 28, 2023

UC San Diego-powered startups, incubators and accelerator programs took center stage during the second annual Innovation Day at Petco Park, highlighting the university’s world-class, dynamic innovation ecosystem.

Four UC San Diego Undergraduates Receive Undergraduate Library Research Prize

September 30, 2011

Four undergraduate students at the University of California, San Diego have received the 2011 Undergraduate Library Research Prize for their outstanding research skills. The prize, which is co-sponsored by the UC San Diego Libraries, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and the UCSD Alumni Association, includes cash awards of $1000…

Reaching for the Sky

March 7, 2013

…of campus near Moore’s Cancer Center. The data the system collects on temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed and solar radiation allows researchers to predict microclimate impacts on building energy performance, such as natural ventilations to cool buildings and bright sunlight to heat structures. Kleissl also is using the project to…

Trolley Stations Open on Campus, Connecting the University Like Never Before

December 2, 2021

…Jacobs Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center, the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, Shiley Eye Institute and the rest of the La Jolla health campus, means San Diegans, our families, friends and neighbors, will enjoy greater access to the health care they need and deserve,” said Patty Maysent, CEO, UC San Diego Health.…

NSF Gives Green Light to Pacific Research Platform

August 3, 2015

NSF has awarded Calit2, CITRIS and nearly 20 participating institutions a $5 million, 5-year grant to create the Pacific Research Platform to enable a science-driven data freeway system in the western U.S. with speeds 1,000 times faster that today’s traffic between campuses.

COVID-19 Experts Directory

April 7, 2020

Experts at UC San Diego are available to discuss the novel coronavirus, the COVID-19 illness and the societal impacts of the pandemic.

One Year Later: The Campaign for UC San Diego Makes Waves

March 22, 2018

…health care,” said two-time cancer survivor Bill Koman. “Our family is committed to supporting the development of academic medical centers and teaching hospitals that offer the research, technology and care that drive 21st century medicine.” Among the changes happening on main campus is a renewed commitment to public art. From…

Bioengineering Pioneer Y.C. Bert Fung Turns 100

October 3, 2019

…invasive devices to treat cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. Fung examines a birthday card that a group of researchers gave him. “My father was aware of how strong a scholar he was,” said Conrad Fung. “He didn’t have to struggle between spending time to figure research questions out…

Q&A: When Will a COVID-19 Vaccine Be Ready?

October 15, 2020

…conditions exacerbate risk: obesity, cancer, chronic kidney or lung disease, a serious heart condition or diabetes, for example. Q. Are there specific groups or populations of people you would encourage to enroll in one of the trials? Spector: Because persons of color are at particularly high risk for being infected…

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