February 13, 2020
…“But as a marine biologist accustomed to collecting samples underwater, I clearly had no idea how to take air samples at high altitudes around the globe.” The end of a war, the start of an era Recent Scripps Ph.D. graduate Jenni Brandon pulls out a seabed core sample in the…
December 1, 2016
…to be transmitted via cellular phones, and converted by local agents—which eliminates many of the challenges of executing payments and holds the potential to substantially reduce corruption in an environment where only 4 percent of citizens have access to a formal bank account.” For Callen, one of the greatest benefits…
February 11, 2021
…leading to the largest biological data collection haul in history. While government programs like the National Institutes of Health’s “All of Us” initiative are not profit driven, they are involved in collecting unprecedented amounts of genetic information. All of this is happening in a context of loosening ethical norms and…
May 14, 2015
Representatives from the first seven companies admitted into the Qualcomm Institute Innovation Space wowed the campus community at a press briefing and networking reception to mark the official opening of the new 6,000-square-foot facility inside Atkinson Hall on the UC San Diego campus. The event took place May 7.
August 19, 2019
…other hospitals. From stem cell and immunotherapies to transplantation and complex surgeries, patients arrive at the hospital seeking cures, or at least longer leases on life. Social Sciences/UC San Diego Health: Advancing College Mental Health Joseph Edelman Joseph Edelman, founder and CEO of life science-focused hedge fund Perceptive Advisors, feels…
October 13, 2016
…Endowed Prize for Stem Cell Research and the Institute for Genomic Medicine. They have also shown a deep commitment to providing greater access to top-tier education for students of all socioeconomic backgrounds with donations to The Preuss School UCSD and the Chancellor’s Scholars Fund. In addition, Richard Hertzberg has dedicated…
July 14, 2022
…both the Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center at UC San Diego Health and the T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion. In addition, more than 100 alumni and community members stepped up to lead this historic effort as members of the Campaign for UC San Diego Cabinet. Every cabinet…
October 25, 2012
…in the department of cellular and molecular medicine at the School of Medicine, and Yitzhak Tor, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry, to explore a pioneering molecular approach to drug delivery that could change the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. Steve and Susan Hart The number of alumni giving to UC San…
January 29, 2015
…world today.” Center for Biological Timing in the 21st Century Led by Michael Gorman Research Area: Understanding and Protecting the Planet Sustainable Power and Energy Center Led by Shirley Meng, Oleg Shpyrko Research Area: Understanding and Protecting the Planet Ying Shirley Meng, associate professor of nanoengineering: “The Sustainable Power and…
May 25, 2017
…Academic Affairs: Division of Biological Sciences Mercedes Alcoser—Administrative Specialist (video) Health Sciences: Pediatrics Sandra Diaz—Staff Research Associate 3 (video) Health Sciences: Cellular and Molecular Medicine Elisabeth (Elle) Mari—Senior Public Administration Analyst (video) Health Sciences: Pediatrics A’verria Martin—Staff Research Associate 4 – Supervisor (video) Health Sciences: Psychiatry Victor Aguilar—Senior Marine Mechanician…
