A groundbreaking discovery published in Nature Immunology has shed light on why the immune system is less aggressive toward self-antigens, offering new opportunities to enhance cancer immunotherapy.
A study by UC San Diego School of Medicine described a novel medical student service-learning initiative that provides free laser tattoo removal services for justice-impacted adults reintegrating into the community.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History Eric Van Young on Dec. 20, 2024. He was 78. Van Young was an internationally celebrated scholar of colonial and 19th-century Latin American history, with an emphasis on Mexican history and culture.
Alum Chris Lehmer, Pharm.D., M.B.A., ’17, executive director of specialty pharmacy at City of Hope®, one of the nation’s largest cancer research and treatment organizations, shares more about his current role, what drew him to pharmacy and more.
UC San Diego chemistry's Mike Burkart has found a bio-based method to manufacture polyurethanes used in everyday goods. This new method is a less toxic, environmentally friendly alternative to current production methods.
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Three University of California San Diego researchers have been elected 2024 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world’s largest general scientific organizations.
During the most recent Equity in Mental Health series workshop, UC San Diego staff and faculty were challenged to reimagine how they foster safety, trust and empowerment in student interactions—and with each other.
Each summer between their first and second years of medical school, students are encouraged to seek out research opportunities to expand their experience and knowledge base. More than 100 medical and pharmacy students shared their research posters at the Summer Research Symposium.
“Being part of something that's bigger than yourself is, in my opinion, the best way to go through this life and gives you a lot of purpose every day.”
“This is a complex ecosystem, and if political leaders don’t understand it, they can do major damage when trying to adjust it. ”
“GenAI is changing the landscape of research and education, and we are very proud to be part of this revolution. ”
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