Last week, the University of California Board of Regents approved two key campus projects: Triton Center, a new integrated central hub for student support, and Ridge Walk North Living and Learning Neighborhood, which will provide instructional space and apartment-style undergraduate student housing. Construction on both projects is anticipated to start this summer. Read More»
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A study by UC San Diego School of Medicine researchers found that stem cells use a surprising system for discarding misfolded proteins, and that this pathway’s activity degrades with age. The authors say boosting this specialized “garbage disposal system” could be the key to maintaining long-term health and preventing age-related blood and immune disorders. Read More»
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Excitement filled the air at the School of Medicine on Friday as graduating students gathered with their classmates, families and faculty mentors to find out where they will attend graduate medical training at residency programs across the country. Of the 114 students participating in the 2023 match process, nearly 20% of students will remain at UC San Diego and its affiliates for residency, and 60% matched into residency programs throughout California. Read More»
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The artificial intelligence language model ChatGPT has captured the world’s attention in recent months. In a newly published paper, Terrence Sejnowski, a distinguished professor in the School of Biological Sciences’ Department of Neurobiology and holder of the Francis Crick Chair at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, writes that language models like ChatGPT reflect the intelligence and diversity of their human interviewer. Read More»
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Last week, researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a large team of national and international colleagues released a new study that provides an unprecedented examination of oxygen loss on coral reefs around the globe under ocean warming. Their work captures the current state of hypoxia—or low oxygen levels—at 32 different sites, and reveals that hypoxia is already pervasive on many reefs. Read More»
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An underwater microphone, which records everything from whale songs and dolphin clicks to passing ships and military sonar, measured noise from container ships operated by shipping giant Maersk both before and after a major retrofitting initiative. This long-term dataset enabled researchers with the Scripps Whale Acoustics Lab and Maersk to work together to identify vessel designs that would reduce radiated noise and source levels. Read More»
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A new multidisciplinary clinic in Bankers Hill is now open and currently offering cardiovascular care, with primary care services to be available later this year. By expanding care offered to patients living with cardiovascular disease in an ideal location near downtown San Diego, UC San Diego Health will have the opportunity to expand its clinical services and evaluate more patients in a timely fashion. Read More»
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