Campus and Lab News


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Undergrads embark on summer of international collaboration
PRIME2009 program allows students to conduct research throughout the Pacific Rim.
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Study of flower color shows evolution in action
Shift in columbine hue from red to yellow indicates natural selection at work to attract preferred pollinators.
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UC Irvine
Extension dean reappointed OpenCourseWare treasurer
Gary W. Matkin is named to a second term as continuing education consortium financial officer.
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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.
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UCLA
Reprogrammed skin cells not identical to stem cells
Embryonic-like cells are molecularly distinct; more study needed on substitution for stem cells.
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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.
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UCSF research uses the popular, interactive video game platform, Wii, to help patients with Parkinson's disease.

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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.
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Office of the President News


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Follow the latest UC budget news
Read employee furlough proposals and Q&A. Send President Yudof your comments. Plus Yudof video message.
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Carpinteria Salt Marsh
Carpinteria Salt Marsh wins White House award
Coastal America lauds restoration partners for rescuing Central Coast marsh from development.
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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.
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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.
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Sustainability
Environmental, social impact of state thirst for water
Forum addresses water policies, increased demand and impact on disadvantaged communities.
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Technology
Winners of the 2009 Larry L. Sautter Award announced
Annual award recognizes innovations in computing throughout the UC system.
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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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Health
Global health impacts California economy
Plans progress for UC School of Global Health while this growing field delivers economic benefits to the state.
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