Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, meaning common infections may soon be untreatable. Victor Nizet, M.D., (@nizet.bsky.social) explains why sustained federal funding is crucial to developing new solutions ⬇️ 📣 Tell your lawmakers to protect medical research: bit.ly/3FlXQs3

Today we honor #Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery across the United States. Our offices are closed in observance of the holiday. To view Juneteenth celebrations occurring across campus, including the 5th Annual Juneteenth BBQ this Saturday, visit ➡️ juneteenth.ucsd.edu

Only a few weeks left to apply to become the inaugural chair of our new Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences! More details below ⬇️

Our #microbiome is constantly talking to us. @ucsandiego.bsky.social researchers are learning their language #metabolism @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social @pieterdorrestein.bsky.social‬

Did you know that half of the medicines we take come from nature? Distinguished Professor Brad Moore shares why the potential for medicinal discovery from the ocean is vast — and why now is the time to protect federal research funding ➡️ bit.ly/3FlXQs3 #BehindEveryBreakthrough #SaveResearch

🔬 At @ucsandiego.bsky.social, scientists like Brad Moore–Distinguished Professor at Scripps Oceanography and @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social–are leading the charge to source and develop compounds from nature that are being used to develop the next generation of medicines. 🧵⬇️

For our Dean Brookie Best, supporting federally funded medical research isn’t just a matter of policy—it’s personal. 📣 Tell your lawmakers to protect medical research: rebrand.ly/qi94pf6 🔍 Learn more about what’s at stake: bit.ly/3FlXQs3 #SaveResearch #ResearchSaveLives #UCSanDiego

We are beyond proud to share that Professor Elizabeth Winzeler has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences! Election to the membership of this prestigious society recognizes excellence in research and is one of the highest honors a scientist can achieve ➡️ rebrand.ly/9zjn609 @nasonline.org

Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Victor Nizet (@nizet.bsky.social) on receiving the Society for Pediatric Research's Maureen Andrew Mentor Award! The award recognizes exceptional mentorship that fosters excitement, creativity and scholarship, leading to outstanding research and teaching.

Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oahu 🌺 #PAS2025 Meeting @socpedresearch.bsky.social Honored to receive the 2025 Maureen Andrew Mentor Award and to catch up with old friends from the Stanford Med School, Boston Children’s, and Seattle Children’s days.

UC San Diego Pediatrics Faculty Half-Day Retreat down at our Scripps Institution of Oceanography — never disappoints

The brilliant scientist, academic leader, and newly elected NAS member Elizabeth Winzeler has joined BlueSky! @elizabethwinzeler.bsky.social Elizabeth leads the Gates Foundation funded Malaria Drug Accelerator (MalDA) and is Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Pharmacy Research @UCSD

Dong Wang @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social and our group @uwmadscience.bsky.social used time-resolved X-ray and metadynamics simulations to uncover how 8-oxoguanine (8OG) flips conformation to help RNA Pol II bypass oxidative DNA damage. @jacs.acspublications.org pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....

We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as the inaugural chair of our new Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences! Candidates should apply by June 30 to ensure full consideration by our committee ➡️ bit.ly/3EuXSxC

The Phase II #RxMatchDay results are in! We are delighted to share we are the #1 pharmacy school in California based on match rates, with 88% of our student applicants matching to an ASHP-accredited residency.

Only two more days until our annual Triton Giving Day! But you don't have to wait to make an impact: You could be an early supporter today ➡️ bit.ly/42ghY7R #TritonGivingDay #UCSDPharmacy

🗞️ In the news: Professor and #Naloxone expert Nathan Painter spoke to CBS 8 San Diego about the life-saving medication being made available to all Californians for only $24 ➡️ bit.ly/4joYaVQ @cbs8.com.web.brid.gy

🗞️ In the news: Professor and #Naloxone expert Nathan Painter spoke to CBS 8 San Diego about the life-saving medication being made available to all Californians for only $24 ➡️ bit.ly/4joYaVQ

Save the date for #TritonGivingDay! On April 30 we would be honored if you considered supporting our mission to: 🏫 Educate future pharmacy leaders 🧬 Advance life-changing and practice-changing scientific research 💙 Provide compassionate care to our community Fund link ➡️ bit.ly/42ghY7R

A new study co-authored by Professor Pieter Dorrestein shows that sending microbes to space may improve #astronaut health—and could inform care in ultra-clean environments on Earth such as hospitals and submarines ➡️ rebrand.ly/85irwwj #BehindEveryBreakthrough @pieterdorrestein.bsky.social

Distinguished professor Victor Nizet (@nizet.bsky.social) spoke to @nbcnews.com about the recent CDC study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showing that invasive #strep infections have more than doubled in the U.S. over the past nine years. Story link ➡️ rebrand.ly/ab029b

By mapping the microbiome aboard the @NASA ISS, researchers at @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social, @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social, and @jacobsschool.bsky.social are discovering new ways to improve #astronaut safety

The #RxMatchDay results are in! We are beyond proud to share we are once again the #1 pharmacy school in California based on Phase I match rates, with more than 85% of our student applicants matching to a PGY-1 residency.

More than 100 @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social and @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social students expanded their horizons and completed research projects on a wide variety of topics this summer. The scholars presented their findings at the Summer Research Symposium held on Feb. 18. 🩺➡️ bit.ly/3QNU2SE

Congressman Scott Peters urges President Trump to protect NIH funding, highlighting its vital role in research, including Alzheimer's studies at UC San Diego. This funding is crucial for advancing medical breakthroughs.

More than 100 students from the School of Medicine and @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social presented their research via posters and presentations to an eager audience of fellow students, community members, and PIs at the annual Summer Research Symposium. 🔬 Read ➡️ go.ucsd.edu/4i34p10

Congratulations to Professor Bradley Moore on receiving the prestigious Distinguished Research Award from @ucsandiego.bsky.social's Academic Senate! The award recognizes Moore’s groundbreaking research into ocean-based medicines that has significantly contributed to the advancement of knowledge.

For decades, NIH funding has fueled breakthroughs in cancer, heart disease and more. But a new policy puts progress at risk. We’re asking Congress to oppose this abrupt change. Email your lawmakers! 🔗 Learn more & advocate: bit.ly/42Y7Ukv

Pharmacists at @ucsandiego.bsky.social are working hard to help with the nationwide drug shortage crisis. 💊 @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social #UCSanDiego #SkaggsSchoolofPharmacy #UCSDHealthSciences bit.ly/4hSvfJb

Congrats to the amazing students + faculty of UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences—founded in 2002 and already reaching the pinnacles of pharmacy education and research @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social PS: our Dean is the Best

We are proud to share we have risen to #6 in the nation and #1 in California based on NAPLEX® first-time pass rates, with our students’ passing rates exceeding the national average by 16%. We can’t wait to see what these talented pharmacists will accomplish!

At the Rainbow Pin Ceremony, medical and @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social pharmacy students were given a pin and took an oath representing their commitment as future health care providers to demonstrate a lifelong dedication to advocating the unique and historically unmet needs of the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈

Congratulations to Postdoctoral Researcher @ipsitamohanty.bsky.social on receiving the competitive Early Career Award from the Metabolomics Association of North America! The award honors early career members whose work is exceptionally novel and/or pushed the boundaries of #metabolomics.

Thread 🧵: UC San Diego leads in health innovation, transforming patient care, advancing medical technology, and driving research for a healthier future. 💡🩺 #UCSD #HealthInnovation #MedicalBreakthroughs Discover how ⬇️

A new Science study by #malaria expert Elizabeth Winzeler and her team analyzed the genomes of hundreds of malaria parasites to reveal which variants likely confer drug resistance—paving the way for more effective treatments ➡️ rebrand.ly/wha3rny @science.org

privilege to have Peter Turnbaugh from UCSF as guest speaker at our @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social research seminar series describing microbiome modifying and probiotic approaches to optimize drug metabolism and reduce toxicity to patients of cancer chemotherapy — a future of personalized medicine

This is only achieved due to the creativity of people that we get to work and collaborate with. Thanks to all.

Congratulations to @pieterdorrestein.bsky.social, who was once again named to the prestigious Highly Cited Researchers list! Compiled by Clarivate, the list identifies scholars ranked in the top 1% in their respective fields. Story ➡️ bit.ly/3B3inzF