October 15, 2020
…clinical trials assessing new therapies, repurposed drugs and, of course, potential vaccines. Q: How is UC San Diego involved in COVID-19 vaccine trials and how do they work? Spector: I’m the principal site investigator for the Moderna trial, which began here in July. It’s a randomized, observer-blind, placebo-controlled study—the gold…
January 7, 2016
…to mention business, in general. Cocoon Cam Rubi Sanchez, Co-Founder and CEO of Wearless Tech Inc., developer of Cocoon Cam. Photo by Eugene Borodin/QB3 Competition presenter: Rubi Sanchez, Co-founder/CEO, Wearless Tech Inc. Sanchez received a B.A. from UC Berkeley and was a fellow at the Stanford University Graduate School of…
June 10, 2021
…waves as the next generation of changemakers. Rachel Cage Biochemistry and cell biology, minor in psychology, Marshall College One of the top experiences Rachel Cage looked forward to in college is Greek Life. Yet when she began exploring the options at UC San Diego, she did not find a sorority…
February 11, 2021
…collecting unprecedented amounts of genetic information. All of this is happening in a context of loosening ethical norms and heightened economic precarity. Under Operation Warp Speed, the FDA has relaxed its standards for lab-developed tests and Emergency Use Authorization Institutional Review Boards are being bypassed. In the process of swabbing…
June 7, 2022
…specializing in interventional radiation therapy or nuclear medicine technology; and be a role model for women whose countries limit their educational and professional opportunities. Growing up in Afghanistan, Javaheri is unfortunately all too familiar with gender discrimination. She wants to be part of the movement to recognize the talent and…
September 7, 2011
Five teams of scientists from multiple campuses of the University of California and a Southern California hospital have been awarded up to $100,000 each to commercialize their ideas for new, lower cost health care technologies that will address a long-standing need for more affordable and efficient chronic disease management and…
June 20, 2013
…journalism and science. The general biology major developed an interest in medicine after volunteering late nights at the emergency room. “Thanks to some really good mentors, I became quite competent in disinfecting wounds, measuring vital signs and making patients feel comfortable and safe,” Kusari said. He is a member of…
February 17, 2022
…a linguist than a geneticist.” One of the group’s earliest accomplishments (before they were even called CARTA) was advocating for sequencing of the chimpanzee genome. In 2001, the first human genome sequence was nearly complete and many scientists were already arguing about which organisms should be next, after the mouse.…
December 17, 2020
…Children’s Hospital; Select Physical Therapy), PK-12 education programs (e.g. Early Childhood Education Center; The Preuss School UC San Diego), and social services organizations (e.g. San Diego Youth Services; Serving Seniors) Project Description: Through the Human Development Sciences field research experience course, this project will foster deeper learning towards building explicit…
October 22, 2020
…Diego. “The Jacobs family’s generosity, collaboration and partnership with UC San Diego is unmatched,” said Chancellor Khosla. “Their commitment to UC San Diego has impacted a broad spectrum of programs and initiatives throughout our enterprise, including UC San Diego Health, engineering, and arts and humanities. Their involvement has shaped tens-of-thousands…
