August 30, 2023
Immunologists have uncovered new approaches to enhance protection from tumors and infections. They have revealed new insights into the metabolism of specialized cells of the immune system known as tissue-resident CD8 T cells and how they could be enhanced as immune defense weapons against tumors.
December 6, 2018
Researchers spent two years testing chemical compounds for their ability to inhibit the malaria parasite at an earlier stage in its lifecycle than most current drugs, revealing a new set of chemical starting points for the first drugs to prevent malaria instead of just treating the symptoms.
November 27, 2018
Seven researchers at the University of California San Diego have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the largest general science organization in the United States and publisher of the journal Science.
April 2, 2020
…with COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Shannon Needoba, assistant director of Supply Chain Management at UC San Diego Health, inspects a shipment of donated masks. The call-to-donation effort does not reflect an immediate need or crisis. UC San Diego Health officials say current supplies of PPE…
March 31, 2016
…are hardest hit by infection. Individuals simply cannot afford the travel time to get tested and to return to receive results. A real need exists for accurate, mobile testing of HIV infection.” She added, “Our group at UC San Diego has developed a prototype handheld device for rapid disease testing…
May 21, 2015
…an early indicator of infection, eye disease, lung or cardiovascular problems. Inside Jacobs Medical Center As the only academic health system in the region, UC San Diego Health System delivers outstanding patient care to the community through groundbreaking research and inspired teaching. Jacobs Medical Center is the largest hospital project…
May 21, 2020
…system, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s disease and even death.” She started UC San Diego Sunshine for Seniors, a campaign where students can design a card and nominate three others to do the same on Instagram with the hashtag #ucsdsunshine4seniors. All of the cards will be sent to St. Paul’s Senior Services…
October 24, 2013
…pain, breathing, swallowing, balance, infections, anxiety and other issues that may arise during the course of their treatment,” said Dr. Scott Lippman, director of UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. “Our team of cancer experts will listen to and understand their needs and be able to care for them in…
September 30, 2021
…twice weekly. The campus infection rate has remained below 1% and to date, no exposure events have been traced back to in-class activities at UC San Diego. Furthermore, being in a room with an infected individual does not automatically qualify as exposure. Instructors are encouraged to practice “pandemic resilient” teaching…
June 18, 2015
…of antibiotic resistant bacteria infection and toxin detoxification by using engineered nanoparticles. “My goal is to see my work translated into an impactful application that can help patients who suffer from an ‘incurable’ disease be cured by traditional medicine,” Thamphiwatana said. Her work on nanomaterials and nanomedicine research has led…
