December 8, 2022
UC San Diego’s ranks now include 18 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. Three professors have been named 2022 NAI fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors.
May 5, 2022
…used in the mRNA vaccines for COVID-19. Kwon’s lab is also working to engineer a nanoparticle that could be used to carry RNA material to the brain. To date, there haven’t been any targeted lipid nanoparticles that can reach specific cell types in humans, which would be necessary for use…
April 17, 2014
…lead to more-effective, longer-lasting vaccines. “I really enjoy sharing my research,” said Metz. Though he has experience talking about his work with his lab group and others in his field, the Grad SLAM was the largest and most academically diverse audience he has addressed. “It was really challenging to condense…
April 23, 2020
…five years–even if a vaccine were to be available next week. There will be a lingering fear of large gatherings, of getting on airplanes, of eating at restaurants, imprinted even after restrictions are lifted. Though not worth the tragedy that precipitates it, the pandemic will effect substantial change, he said.…
June 18, 2020
…know — for example, vaccine and drug developers — are the vulnerabilities that are present in this shield.” The computer simulations allowed Amaro and colleagues to create a cohesive picture of the spike protein that includes the glycans. “The reason why the computer resources at TACC are so important is…
January 21, 2021
…key tool, along with vaccines, in the arsenal required to slow the spread of COVID-19. The test uses a real-time loop mediated amplification reaction, and works by swirling the self-collected sample swab in a vial that is then placed in the test unit. In 30 minutes or less, the results…
August 19, 2024
Finding a place to belong is a universal desire. We all want to fit in and find connections with people who inspire and encourage us. For nearly 30 years, University of California San Diego School of Medicine’s Student-Run Free Clinic Project has provided that comforting and familiar space for thousands…
November 20, 2012
…near future, a malaria vaccine and magic bullets for cancer treatments. Amanda Datnow Amanda Datnow Chair, Department of Education Studies Amanda Datnow expressed an urgency to create high quality K-12 teachers so they can help 21st century learners tackle problems of global importance. “These kids are our future,” she emphasized.…
October 1, 2019
Three University of California San Diego researchers have received prestigious awards through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program, including the Pioneer Award, the program’s top honor.
June 18, 2020
…place globally to establish effective treatments and develop a vaccine for the disease, including efforts by several UC San Diego researchers. This work was supported by the Robert A. Welch Foundation with a grant (no. A-1417) and a fellowship.
