April 25, 2012
University of California, San Diego scientists have used powerful computational tools and laboratory tests to discover new support for a once-marginalized theory about the underlying cause of Parkinson’s disease.
October 5, 2016
An international team led by University of California San Diego researchers has employed a novel computational approach to design and create a new compound that in laboratory studies has reduced deficits and neurodegenerative symptoms that underlie Parkinson’s disease.
September 17, 2015
Numerous summer programs at the University of California, San Diego offered the opportunity for new and prospective students to experience living in a dormitory, explore campus programs and resources, as well as take part in hands-on social and learning activities.
November 1, 2018
…her work for the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. Her role aims to assess socioeconomic impacts for an Earthquake Scenario originating from the Rose Canyon Fault. The binational effort is of critical importance to the border cities of San Diego and Tijuana. “My experience as a graduate student at the School…
March 6, 2012
…of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. In an atmosphere where any nuclear device was suspect, neutron activation was sidelined. (Top Photo) Two video displays in the Hall of the 500 inform the 4,000 or so daily visitors about the innovative research being done at UC San Diego. (Bottom Photo)…
February 20, 2020
…and Resilience, including fires, earthquakes, and public health, Healthcare, including data privacy protection and cultural competency in healthcare provision, and Water and Sewage Management, including transboundary aquifer management, groundwater assessment and water reuse. The culmination of the Alliance’s efforts was a convocation, titled “Data-Driven Discovery at the U.S.-Mexico Border,” held…
May 7, 2015
…are often questions directly relevant to real-world problems—problems like earthquakes, energy and addressing the cultural and social issues of the state.”
December 13, 2011
…produce ultra-detailed simulations of earthquakes to help mitigate building damage, aid rescue efforts, and reduce potential injuries and loss of life. Other possible applications include helping sociologists detect potentially significant changes and patterns in population, as well as helping economists spot how such things as computerized trading affect world financial…
March 20, 2012
…problems — problems like earthquakes, energy and addressing the cultural and social issues of the state.” One of those students is UCSF biological chemist Michael Lopez, who is studying the basic workings of cells to understand how they use chemical signals to communicate and receive messages. “The excitement is in…
March 12, 2012
New green methods for making hydrogen fuels. Microrockets that can circulate in the human body without external fuel. Improved seismic safety in hospitals and other structures. New approaches to help utilities integrate solar power into the energy grid.
