December 10, 2015
Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and University of Colorado Boulder have discovered that unique and changing microbial communities present during decomposition of human cadavers may provide a reliable “clock” for forensic scientists. The method could be used to estimate time of death in different seasons,…
November 27, 2018
The University of California San Diego has received a $1 million gift from business leader Rafael Pastor and his wife, Marina, to support the Rady School of Management and the School of Global Policy and Strategy.
September 3, 2021
After experiencing a medical emergency, Don Cohn is giving back to the department that he credits with saving his life.
September 23, 2015
The University of California, San Diego Library has acquired the papers of Paul Espinosa, an award-winning independent filmmaker, well known for his documentary and dramatic films focused on the U.S.-Mexican border region, which helped to increase awareness about a host of immigration and cross-cultural issues. Espinosa, who has been the…
September 12, 2014
Gismos, gadgets, widgets ... Ingenuity in developing precise and efficient tools is an important key to unlocking the mysteries of the ocean. Observing the oceans in real time is crucial to understanding and protecting the planet. Private support can make a significant difference in the speed with which new oceanographic…
February 6, 2020
Researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine have defined the most detailed list of genetic fingerprints of DNA-damaging processes that drive cancer development to date.
July 1, 2022
A new collaborative project involving UC San Diego aims to leverage the capabilities of multi-petawatt lasers to demonstrate efficient generation of dense gamma-ray beams.
October 11, 2011
…defenses. Eventually, if you’re successful, you’ll be king of your own prosperous world. If not, you’ll die—or, at least, have to go home. Either way, it’s a fun adventure (until you get eaten by a tiger).” Williams and other Internet luminaries will offer guided tours of such islands at a…
October 15, 2020
…Learn program. We invited students, faculty and staff to submit their questions, including how UC San Diego is involved in COVID-19 vaccine development, when a vaccine may be approved, the similarities and differences between the trials and how the campus community can take part. Around the world, at least 53…
October 18, 2022
Victor Nizet, MD, Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Pharmacy at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
