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April 2, 2020   thisweek@ucsandiego

Researchers combine power of wearable device and big data analytics to track spread and early signs of infection—including among healthcare workers To better understand early signs of coronavirus and the virus' spread, physicians around the country and data scientists at UC San Diego are working together to use a wearable device to monitor more than 12,000 people, including thousands of health care workers. Based on early data analysis, the researchers seem able to predict whether someone is getting sick; whether it's going to be mild or severe; and potentially whether the illness is specifically COVID-19. Read More » Generosity Gone Viral: Donations of Supplies, Food to UC San Diego Health Boost Fight Against Coronavirus Eleven days ago, UC San Diego Health officially launched a donation program. The response from the community has been overwhelming, said UC San Diego Health's Braden Ouellet. Read More »   Donors Support UC San Diego COVID-19 Efforts When the university launched its COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund March 17, Dene and Elizabeth Oliver were the first major donors to support UC San Diego research, health and emergency student resources related to the evolving coronavirus pandemic. Read More » UC San Diego Pivots to Offer a Virtual Triton Day Experience   WiFi-Boosting ‘Smart Surface’ Could Help Remote Workers and Students Career Center Offers Connections in Time of Social Distancing   Dissecting COVID-19: Biology Professor Opens Infectious Disease Course to Public Audiences UC Temporarily Eases Admissions Requirements in Response to Educational Disruptions The University of California is suspending the standardized test requirement for students applying for admission as freshmen for fall 2021. Read More »   Nathan and Noah East Share Message with Tritons Nathan East ’78 and his son, Noah, share a message and song with the UC San Diego community. View Video »     Coronavirus Information for the UC San Diego Community Our leaders are working closely with federal and state officials to ensure your ongoing safety. Stay up to date with the latest developments. Learn More »   UC SAN DIEGO HEADLINES New Studies Investigate How COVID-19 May Impact Breast Milk and Pregnancy » Discovery of New Biomarker in Blood Could Lead to Early Test for Alzheimer’s Disease » IN THE MEDIA San Diego Union-Tribune  |  March 26 Commentary: How UCSD Health is rising to the coronavirus challenge » KUSI  |  March 30 County of San Diego to use UCSD student housing to increase healthcare capacity » NBC News  |  March 28 'Post intensive-care syndrome': Why some COVID-19 patients may face problems even after recovery » The New York Times  |  March 31 Why this economic crisis differs from the last one for women » TRENDING ON SOCIAL UC San Diego March 31 at 8:12 a.m. Today we honor the life and achievements of César Chávez, an American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association and inspired nonviolent social change and service to others. View » Follow UC San Diego on social media. EVENTS   Apr 3, 2020 A Virtual Evening with N.K. Jemisin       CALENDAR April 2 Better Meetings with Zoom »     April 4 Virtual Triton Day »     April 7 Manager and Supervisor Office Hours: A Collaborative Discussion Group »     Downloadable UC San Diego Zoom Backgrounds CAMPUS NOTICES Free Adobe Creative Cloud Licenses for UC San Diego Users » Systemwide Review of Proposed Presidential Policy on Protection of Human Subjects in Research » Welcome to Spring Quarter, Precautions for Campus Residents, COVID-19 Updates » Continuity of Research »

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