Innovating to keep America in the lead
Solutions developed here generate good-paying jobs, advance national security and help families stay healthy and connected.
Fixing glitches in the code of life
Parents facing genetic diseases, farmers battling drought, and patients fighting malaria now have new hope thanks to CRISPR. This groundbreaking gene-editing technology, pioneered by UC scientists, is driving life-changing solutions and a new era of discovery.
When seconds count
A breakthrough app now alerts Californians to earthquakes seconds before shaking begins — offering precious moments to seek safety.
Putting powerful tech to work for American security
While most of us don’t think much about nuclear safety, a powerful UC-developed supercomputer is working behind the scenes, protecting the nation’s stockpile and helping scientists unlock new cures and cleaner energy for the future.
Revolutionizing care for families
Every day, Californians turn to UC hospitals and clinics for answers, healing and hope. From cancer breakthroughs to compassionate care, UC health teams at 6 academic health centers, 5 comprehensive cancer centers, and thousands of clinics and other locations are changing the lives of millions of families for the better.
Life-saving care in California’s Central Valley
Jazmin Quijano gave birth at 22 weeks in the passenger seat of her car. Paramedics raced her one-pound newborn 50 miles to the UC Davis Children’s Hospital, where the survival rate for early premies is double the national average. Five months later, Jazmin brought baby Daleyza home healthy, happy and seven pounds heavier.
A pro skater rides again
Shawn Connolly was among the first patients with Parkinson’s disease to get an experimental brain implant that neutralizes symptoms before they interrupt his life. Nine years after his diagnosis, Connolly is back on his board, and his treatment just got approved by the FDA.
Federal funding drives progress in the fight against cancer
Robust government funding for cancer research has helped drive down cancer deaths by 33 percent in a generation. This investment has delivered enormous returns: millions of lives saved, not to mention $69 billion in annual economic activity and 7 million jobs.
Feeding the nation
UC is a trusted partner for Golden State growers, who produce a third of the nation’s vegetables and three-quarters of its fruit and nuts while contributing nearly $60 billion to the state’s economy.
From lab to field to plate
UC plant scientists constantly release new and improved crop varietals so farmers can grow tastier, more nutritious food using less water, energy and pesticides. (Fun fact: 60 percent of the world’s strawberries originated here.)
Science at the speed of agriculture
California almond farmers are confronting the carpophilus beetle, a newly arrived pest that could hit the $4 billion industry hard. A UC scientist spent most of last year investigating this troublesome bug, and now he’s uniting farmers to fight it.
Staying ahead of avian flu
UC is supporting people on the front lines of the crisis, ensuring our food supply stays safe and helping poultry and dairy operations protect workers and prevent spread to other farms.
Stand with UC
The University of California is vital to the future of the state and our nation. During a time of change for higher education, we’re mobilizing our community behind our core values and enormous contributions. When we’re united, we bring real change on issues that matter, and shape the future of the world’s leading public research institution.
Nine UC campuses offer undergraduate and graduate education; one (UC San Francisco) is graduate/professional only. Other educational centers reach across California and beyond.
All UC campuses offering undergraduate education use the same application for undergrads.
UC’s academic health centers provide broad access to top-ranked specialized care, support clinical teaching programs and develop new therapies. For news about UC breakthroughs and health initiatives, visit University of California Health.
UC has been involved in managing three national labs for the U.S. Department of Energy since 1943.
UC’s statewide network of researchers and educators delivers science-based solutions to California’s most pressing problems in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition and youth development. Their mission is to improve the lives of all Californians.
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings research and education to all 58 California counties through UC Cooperative Extension and 13 statewide programs such as 4-H, UC Master Gardener, and CalFresh Healthy Living, UC, along with nine Research and Extension Centers across the state.
UC partners closely with California’s K-12 schools and community colleges to help prepare students and high-quality teachers.
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UC helps academics access new avenues to publish their discoveries and share them with the broadest audience possible.