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…
September 25, 2024
September is designated as Women in Medicine Month, and UC San Diego Health celebrates three inspiring women physicians and accomplishments.
December 6, 2022
Researchers from a broad range of fields at the University of California San Diego are making waves as they push the boundaries of science and medicine to develop groundbreaking, real-world solutions to longstanding health inequities.
June 13, 2019
…just that. As a first-generation college student and son of immigrants, the scholarship has allowed him to dream big without being burdened by student debt. When coupled with financial aid, the program offers students resources that cover the cost of education, including housing and supplies, making it possible for families…
