Campus and Lab News
UC San DiegoPhysician-scientist wins national honor for pediatric research Victor Nizet honored by Pediatric Academic Societies. 
UC RiversideGeneticist plays scientific adviser to movie about “love, adventure and ... genetically modified rice” Norman Ellstrand checked and improved the science behind Basmati Blues.
LLNL ----------------------------------------Researchers identify pressure effects on nanomaterials Also: Berkeley researchers ID photosynthetic dimmer switch.
UCLA ----------------------------------------Laurence and Lori Fink give $10 million to endow UCLA Anderson finance center The center will connect research and practice in the field of finance.
Scripps ----------------------------------------Renowned physicist and inventor of wetsuit dies Hugh Bradner had lifelong passion for the ocean, was one of first Americans to make a deep-water scuba dive.
UC Berkeley ----------------------------------------Technology, biotech ventures tie for first in Business Plan Competition Top prize shared by Implicit Interfaces and Titan Medical; other winners are Omniox and Glycometrix.
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----------------------------------------May 9 public forum to address global hunger and agricultural development Soaring food prices highlight the importance of efforts to help small-scale farmers in the developing world. More Campus and Lab News Science TodayViewing the Science Today video requires the free Flash player. Get Flash.
I.V. administration of isotonic fluids is the standard ER treatment in the U.S. for patients with severe blood loss, but UC San Diego bioengineering researchers have reported improved resuscitation with a radically different approach.
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Top Feature Serving California UC leads the way forward New Web site tells the story of how the University of California is leading the way forward for all Californians - improving the quality of life through countless contributions to agriculture, science, health, technology, arts and culture, public safety and the environment. Text-only version. Press release. More Top Features Office of the President News
Stem cellUC campuses receive $180 million to build stem cell research facilities Nine UC campuses awarded California Institute for Regenerative Medicine grants. 
AdministrationMark Yudof appointed UC president UC Regents have appointed University of Texas chancellor to head the University of California. Yudof will take office June 16.
Administration ----------------------------------------UC statement on appointment of Senator Jack Scott as next chancellor of California Community Colleges 'Senator Scott is a terrific choice to lead the California Community Colleges.'
UC Regents ----------------------------------------UC Regents to meet at Los Angeles campus May 13-15 Agenda items include discussion of governor's May budget revision, proposed 2008-09 student fee increases.
Health Research ----------------------------------------UC's California Program on Access to Care announces $271,750 in research grant awards Grants target state-level health care reforms, can guide California policy-makers.
Faculty ----------------------------------------National Academy of Sciences elects 13 UC-affiliated researchers American Academy of Arts & Sciences elects 25 UC-affiliated members.
General News ----------------------------------------UC Center Sacramento gains permanent status Expanded mission marshals university research on behalf of state government.
Budget ----------------------------------------Higher education leaders visit lawmakers to protest proposed budget cuts UC, CSU and CCC leaders cite devastating consequences of cuts for California.
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