UCSF research uses the popular, interactive video game platform, Wii, to help patients with Parkinson's disease.
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UC San DiegoUndergrads embark on summer of international collaboration PRIME2009 program allows students to conduct research throughout the Pacific Rim. 
UC Santa BarbaraStudy of flower color shows evolution in action Shift in columbine hue from red to yellow indicates natural selection at work to attract preferred pollinators.
UC Irvine ----------------------------------------Extension dean reappointed OpenCourseWare treasurer Gary W. Matkin is named to a second term as continuing education consortium financial officer.
UC Berkeley ----------------------------------------Tougher controls sought for DNA ancestry testing Regulation would set 'gold standard' in direct-to-consumer genetic tests for genealogy and medical use.
UCLA ----------------------------------------Reprogrammed skin cells not identical to stem cells Embryonic-like cells are molecularly distinct; more study needed on substitution for stem cells.
UC Santa Barbara ----------------------------------------Alzheimer's research raises hopes for drug treatment Search is on for drug candidates that will prevent peptide cluster from triggering the ailment. ---------------------------------------- More Campus and Lab News Resource Quick Links |
Top Feature UC Regents Russell Gould to lead UC Regents Gould brings an extensive background in finance and public service to the Board of Regents. First appointed to the board in 2005, he succeeds Richard Blum as chairman. More Top Features Office of the President News
UCOPFollow the latest UC budget news Read employee furlough proposals and Q&A. Send President Yudof your comments. Plus Yudof video message. 
Carpinteria Salt Marsh wins White House award Coastal America lauds restoration partners for rescuing Central Coast marsh from development.
UC Regents ----------------------------------------UC Regents to meet at Mission Bay, July 14-16 Agenda includes accountability report on student success, budget reduction actions and consideration of awarding honorary degrees to UC students interned during World War II.
National Labs ----------------------------------------President Yudof names search committee for Berkeley Lab director The committee's first meeting will be on Aug. 19 at LBNL. Appointment hoped to be made before December.
Sustainability ----------------------------------------Environmental, social impact of state thirst for water Forum addresses water policies, increased demand and impact on disadvantaged communities.
UCOP ----------------------------------------UC's incoming freshman class on pace to meet reduced enrollment goals See also: Admission offers to transfer students attending California Community Colleges rise 12 percent.
Technology ----------------------------------------Winners of the 2009 Larry L. Sautter Award announced Annual award recognizes innovations in computing throughout the UC system.
UC Regents ----------------------------------------UC Irvine student nominated as 2010-11 student regent UC Regents will consider Jesse Cheng's nomination at July 14-16 meeting.
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----------------------------------------Global health impacts California economy Plans progress for UC School of Global Health while this growing field delivers economic benefits to the state. More Office of the President News |