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Celebrate 25 Years of The Preuss Promise April 27

The campus and local community is invited to support the success of young scholars at The Preuss School UC San Diego, a charter middle and high school on the university campus, at the annual Preuss Promise benefit celebration on April 27 at The Preuss School.

Neurosciences Ph.D. Student Wins Grad SLAM Top Prize

Grad SLAM campus champion Iris Garcia-Pak will take her three-minute research talk entitled "The Brain: An Exclusive VIP Club" to the UC Grad SLAM Final Round in San Francisco on May 3.

UC San Diego Names Niraj Dangoria Vice Chancellor for Operations Management and Capital Programs

Niraj Dangoria has been appointed Vice Chancellor for Operations Management and Capital Programs. Dangoria will supervise a diverse portfolio of critical areas vital to the overall operations of UC San Diego including the Health System. Reporting to the Chancellor and as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, Dangoria will join UC San Diego in July 2024.

UC San Diego’s Helen Edison Lecture Series Welcomes Dr. Bernice A. King: A Discussion on Legacy, Impact, and Community Engagement

The Helen Edison Lecture Series, hosted annually by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, has a long history of making an impact. Promoting a commitment to engaging with critical issues and inspiring the community, this season's Helen Edison Lecture will continue its tradition by welcoming civil rights leader, Dr. Bernice A. King, on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Liquid Droplets Shape How Cells Respond to Change

New research by scientists at University of California San Diego has shown that cells regulate cAMP/PKA signaling by forming liquid droplets that segregate excess PKA catalytic subunits where they can do no harm. Some cancers may block the formation of liquid droplets, leading to hyperactive signaling and tumor formation.

Serving Up Sustainability and Eliminating Food Waste in Hospital Cafeterias

UC San Diego Health has launched a new program as part of its sustainability efforts that diverts unused food from the landfill and instead helps those in need.

Breakthrough Study on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A groundbreaking study has advanced the understanding of the neurobiology of post-traumatic stress syndrome, led by researchers from UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Creating a “Greener,” More Connected Society

Two recent papers from the lab of QI affiliate and Jacobs School of Engineering faculty member Dinesh Bharadia present new technologies for more energy-efficient wireless connectivity.

Imagining a New World of Work

With topics ranging from the rise of AI to the growing reach of social media, UC San Diego's inaugural Future of Work Conference prepared participants for “the landscape of tomorrow."

Acting Student and Bioengineering Alumna Awarded Soros Fellowship for New Americans

A University of California San Diego current graduate student in the Department of Theatre and Dance and an undergraduate alumna from the Department of Bioengineering are are among 30 recipients of the 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans.