UCLA |

Neuroscientist named dean of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Dr. Kelsey Martin was inspired to pursue a medical career by her experiences in the Peace Corps.

UC San Francisco |

One minute of secondhand marijuana smoke impairs cardiovascular function

UCSF finds that effects are like tobacco’s, but last three times longer.

UC Davis |

English bulldog’s gene pool may be too small to heal the breed

Researchers find trouble lurking within the DNA of the iconic dog.

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab |

Why toxic compound emissions vary in e-cigarettes

Researchers also identify two carcinogens not previously reported in vapor.

UC Irvine |

Spit: The diagnostic tool of the future?

A UC Irvine alum brings home his research on the health- and behavior-revealing properties of saliva.

UC Santa Barbara |

Teaming up to combat sepsis

UC Santa Barbara scientists collaborate with UC San Diego and others to conduct biomedical research on sepsis, thanks to $12.8M grant.

UC San Francisco |

California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine announces new funding opportunity

Up to six projects will demonstrate the potential of precision medicine to help patients.

UC Davis |

New grant further solidifies UC Davis' leadership role in translational research

$27.8 million grant award will facilitate multicenter clinical trials, expand efforts to involve patients in studies evaluating rare diseases.

UC Berkeley |

Antibiotic may block Zika virus infection of fetus

Researchers map how the Zika virus infects the developing fetus.

UCLA |

Sisters become doctors, lawyers after childhood of farm labor

Five first-generation students earn degrees and pursue a life of public service through UC.

UC San Francisco |

Countdown to a cure: UCSF's effort to finally defeat AIDS

Spurred by three decades of momentum and fresh funding, new tactics aim at ending - not just treating - the disease.

UC Davis |

Noninvasive health monitoring could help save gorillas

A UC Davis study finds a way to balance protecting and testing the animals.