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Health care

Healthy communities, powered by UC science 

There’s a good chance that you or someone you care about has benefited from a health care innovation that got its start at the University of California. 

Across UC’s 10 campuses, 6 academic health centers and 21 hospitals, scientists and researchers are working relentlessly to develop new treatments and cures — and training the next generation of medical professionals to help everyday people access revolutionary care.

From saving stroke patients to combating cancer, UC medical breakthroughs reach far beyond our state, enabling lifesaving treatments for millions of people across the country and around the world. 

Leading the world in Alzheimer’s treatment

The outlook for dementia is rapidly improving. UC researchers are at the forefront of the change, contributing some of the most important discoveries and innovations in Alzheimer’s science and care.  

Explore the latest discoveries

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Discover UC medical breakthroughs

From curing rare diseases to developing new treatments for conditions that affect large swaths of Americans, UC medical innovations have a life-changing impact for millions of people. 

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3 ways UC science is healing broken hearts

More than 800,000 Americans will have a heart attack this year. UC scientists are developing new treatments that not only prevent damage after a heart attack, but actually help the heart heal. 

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New hope for pancreatic cancer

It’s not every day a clinical trial earns a standing ovation, but scientists are heralding a new era in the treatment of one of the deadliest cancers thanks to foundational science from the University of California.

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Thrilling advances in brain-computer interfaces

UC researchers are helping restore speech and movement functions for patients with paralysis and neurological disorders using technology that connects computers with the human mind. 

Campuses & Locations
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UC Irvine |

A surgical procedure without the surgery

UC Irvine professor of ophthalmology and biomedical engineering Tibor Juhasz spent 25 years perfecting a laser treatment for glaucoma. Now it’s ready to change how the world sees.
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UCLA |

Scientists create first mini-lungs with built-in blood vessels, unlocking new insights for pulmonary vascular disease

The UCLA advance opens the door to growing other vascularized organ models, including intestines and colons, providing unprecedented tools for studying diseases, testing drugs and developing personalized treatments.
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UC Berkeley |

When warnings never cease, can we still trust our instincts?

UC Berkeley political scientist Marika Landau-Wells says there are ways to help us avoid overreacting to false alarms without missing real threats.
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UC Office of the President |

Congress weighs deep cuts to federal student financial aid, Medicaid programs

If approved, the changes will make it harder for students and families to pay for college and could result in some Californians losing access to health care.