Two projects at the @ucdavis.bsky.social that use artificial intelligence to design and engineer proteins for industrial and health applications have been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. www.ucdavis.edu/news/federal...

Today, we unveil LIMITLESS — the campaign for the Veterinary Medical Complex at UC Davis. Backed by $110.5M in philanthropic gifts so far, this expansion will train more veterinarians, care for 70,000 patients annually, and advance discoveries in veterinary medicine. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/limitless

Congress is considering a budget request that proposes slashing the federal science agencies by up to 50%. These cuts would devastate UC by cutting off funding for critical research and innovation. Join us 👉 tell Congress to invest in science: https://bit.ly/467ldiL #SpeakUp4Science #StandUpforUC

#DidYouKnow that today is #ConstitutionDay? Supreme Court decisions on immigration, education, and funding aren’t just headlines; they’re shaping lives in real time. At @ucdavis.bsky.social, undergraduates are making sense of constitutional complexity with the support of peer learning assistants.

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NSF Future Manufacturing grant awarded to @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers will support growing plants in low-resource environments both on Earth and in space. Learn more: @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdavisbiotech.bsky.social @ucdavisplants.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/cheaper...

Happy #LatinxHeritageMonth! Join Chancellor Gary S. May and Professor Raquel Aldana from @ucdavislaw.bsky.social in celebrating all the richness in culture our Chicanx and Latinx Aggies bring to our campus. Everyone is welcome to participate in the month's events. Please visit: ucdav.is/LatinxMonth

Engineers at @ucdavis.bsky.social have developed a mini microscope for real-time, non-invasive imaging of brain activity in mice. This opens new possibilities for understanding how brain activity drives behavior and for treating brain disorders. 📖 Read more ➡️ engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/enginee...

Climate-tolerant 🍇 are thriving at Great Bear Vineyards in Yolo County, co-run by a UC Davis-trained winemaker. As climate change reshapes viticulture, these resilient varietals could be the future of 🍷 ucdav.is/4pgkPXH

Words and gestures help tune infant attention before they can speak. New UC Davis study finds babies focus longer when object labels ("bear") are paired with spatial words ("here"), and even longer when paired with gestures like pointing. ucdav.is/4lYtXgL

When you think of @uofcalifornia.bsky.social, you may think of higher education or research, but you should also think of the grocery store. Next time you're doing a grocery run, thank UC Davis (and our sister campuses) for some of your grocery favorites: ucdav.is/4mRlY6E

Top Chef finalist Joe Sasto ’10 got his start at UC Davis' CoHo before rising through top kitchens nationwide. Known for his pasta skills and handlebar mustache, he's now a culinary standout. #UCDavis #TopChef ucdav.is/4lXeD3Y

UC Davis & @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social scientists completed a clinical trial on a new cancer drug for pet cats with squamous cell carcinoma. Researchers believe it will also be effective for humans with similar head and neck cancers. Read more about the clinical trial: ucdav.is/46dxcfM

UC Davis has received accolades for its research, the value for the dollar and the social mobility it offers graduates in three separate rankings published by @forbes.com, @washingtonmonthly.com, and @princetonreview.bsky.social this month. Read the full story: ucdav.is/47T8SRz

A new sculpture has joined #UCDavisVetMed. “John,” a nearly 7-foot steel horse by @ucdavis.bsky.social alumna Deborah Butterfield ’71, MFA ’73, is on loan from the UC Davis Fine Arts Collection and reflects our school’s deep commitment to the human-animal bond. www.ucdavis.edu/magazine/see...

How can plants adapt to their environment, and how will they be able to adapt to climate change? Those are among the biggest questions Johanna Schmitt has sought to answer during her career as a plant geneticist and evolutionary ecologist. Read more about her journey and research: ucdav.is/4oWeocb

UC Davis student Sam Garcia found her path through a history project uncovering a forgotten Black community in Yolo County. The research led to lesson plans, a public exhibit, and inspired six students to pursue grad studies. Learn more: ucdav.is/3JwDiin #CaliforniaHistory #BlackHistory

Dr. Kent Lloyd leads groundbreaking NIH-funded research to uncover the functions of thousands of genes in the human genome. Using mouse-models, whose genes closely mirror our own, Kent's team has already helped identify roles for genes in heart disease, schizophrenia, diabetes and cancer.

A @ucdavis.bsky.social team soared to the top award at the 2024–25 CITRIS Aviation Prize Competition, earning $12,000 for their design of an intercampus air transportation system for UC students, faculty and staff. 💡👏 Read the full story: engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/concept... #UCDavisEngineering

@accorsi-alice.bsky.social studies how freshwater apple snails regrow their eyes—with the goal of helping to restore vision in people with eye injuries. Her team developed methods for editing the snail’s genome, allowing them to explore the genetic and molecular mechanisms behind eye regeneration.

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The latest “State of the Lake Report” from the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center shows long-term trends in clarity, algae, temp & more, all based on over 50 years of data. A vital update on one of the world’s most vulnerable lakes. Learn more: ucdav.is/4muwLUe #Tahoe #LakeTahoe

With NIH support, Simon Cherry and his colleague Ramsey Badawi developed EXPLORER—the world’s first total-body PET scanner. This technology produces clearer images with lower radiation doses, faster scan times, and the potential to detect disease earlier and guide more effective treatments.

With climate change and a population boom on the horizon, food needs innovation. 🍔 At the @ucdavis.bsky.social College of Engineering, researchers are crafting sustainable solutions that could change what’s on our plates and how we produce it. Read more: engineering.ucdavis.edu/engineering-...

Colleges that eliminated standardized testing for admissions gained in diversity of student body. Read more in this #UCDavis study from the Graduate School of Management. ucdavis.edu/news/univers... @ucdavis.bsky.social @ucdavisbusiness.bsky.social

Carolyn Slupsky studies how diet impacts health from pregnancy through childhood. Her NIH-funded research examines how a mother’s nutrition affects her child’s development. One study investigates why some women are unable to produce enough breastmilk—focused on hormone and nutrition-related factors.

UC Davis saw a major research rebound in FY2025, filing 191 records of invention, up 36% from last year and reversing a decline since 2021. ROIs are the first step toward patents, though only 10 to 25% make it that far. Read more: ucdav.is/4m6W66b

Kaya Miller, a second-year UC Davis undergraduate, introduces her 3-week-old foster kittens: Anna, Elsa and Merida. Miller is a volunteer within the Orphan Kitten Project, a nonprofit, vet-student-run club that has rescued and rehabilitated neonatal kittens since 1988. Read more: ucdav.is/47p1GfE

Manetti Shrem opens today with new exhibitions. Go enjoy the art and the AC. www.ucdavis.edu/arts/blog/we... @ucdavis.bsky.social @ucdavisclear.bsky.social @ucdlands.bsky.social

Dr. Geoanna Bautista is a neonatologist and a dedicated physician-scientist studying how intestines develop in fragile newborns. When babies are born too early or with defects like gastroschisis, their intestines often struggle to process food properly, leading to life-threatening complications.

Distinguished Professor Andreas Bäumler is a leader in the study of microbial physiology. He is particularly known for his holistic research on the role of the host’s environment and the microbial composition of an organ, specifically the gut’s microbiota. Read more: ucdav.is/3UT7g2o

An interdisciplinary research collaboration between the California Lighting Technology Center, or CLTC, and the Center for Mind and Brain, or CMB, The Color Lab is part of an effort to implement human-centric lighting designs to optimize well-being.

The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million over five years to UC Davis to run the Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization (AIVO), a community hub for new and existing AI institutes established by the federal government. Read more by visiting ucdav.is/40IfG0e

Kent Leach is developing biomaterials that help the body heal itself—by enhancing the ability of living cells to repair damaged bones. His NIH-funded research addresses a growing crisis: nearly 1 in 2 adults suffer from a musculoskeletal disorder, and that number climbs to 3 in 4 among seniors.

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All 10 UC campuses are among the best universities in the world in research impact, according to the just-released 2025-26 Best Global Universities ranking from @usnews.com www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-lead...

What does it really mean to go zero waste? ♻️ Episode 4 of ‘Sustainably UC Davis’ explores how the university is moving toward a zero waste future—from converting campus food scraps into renewable energy, to phasing out single-use plastics in foodservice.

Physician-scientist Nancy Lane says you have to understand a disease before you can intervene. Lane is a distinguished professor of medicine and rheumatology. She’s a translational scientist and rheumatologist, specializing in diseases of the immune system. Read more: ucdav.is/3GeOYoE

Celebrating 25 years of Big Bang! at UC Davis, a powerhouse of innovation awarding $100K+ annually. From epilepsy alerts to sustainable snacks, student teams turn bold ideas into startups across health, Ag & tech. #Entrepreneurship Learn more: ucdav.is/4llcnng

Julie Schweitzer is advancing how we understand and treat ADHD—one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, affecting over 20 million Americans. Her NIH-funded research shows that people with ADHD often perform better when allowed to move, and that their brains work harder to stay focused.

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At UC Davis, Dr. Amy Brooks-Kayal leads pioneering research on how brain injuries can lead to epilepsy. Her NIH-funded research is identifying how epilepsy develops at the cellular level, with the goal of stopping it before it starts or preventing it from becoming resistant to treatment.

On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Texas learned about their freedom. This day is now known as Juneteenth. Join Chancellor Gary S. May and Dr. Renetta G. Tull, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as they share a celebration message. #OurUCDavis | #Juneteenth

Lake Tahoe’s clarity held steady in 2024, averaging 62.3 feet, down from 68.2 feet in 2023, but not a statistically significant decline, per latest UC Davis Tahoe Clarity report. Long-term clarity shows no worsening or improvement since leveling off after 1990s drops. ucdav.is/3G6ouFN

What do Juneteenth and math education have in common? Many Black students still wait for meaningful education. Read the #UCDavis Curiosity Gap Blog and what educators say. www.ucdavis.edu/blog/curiosi... @history-ucdavis.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social

A UC Davis, Vladimir Filkov leads groundbreaking work using AI and data science to improve the health of open-source software (OSS) — the technology foundation for everything from government systems to the world wide web.