@ucsdhcyber.bsky.social showcased #CRASHCART in action- restoring life-saving care in a simulated #cyberattack at Valleywise Health Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. @arpa-h.bsky.social @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social @ucsdhealth.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaVP...

Out now in @@cp-cellreports.bsky.social: @UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers reveal how a single receptor in #bloodvessels can trigger either harmful #inflammation or protective healing, solving a longstanding molecular mystery #biochemistry #research #cellsignaling

Measured in #bloodsamples, the #biomarker #p-tau217 was strongly linked to future #dementia risk across decades of follow-up in a large, diverse cohort of U.S. women @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social @UCSDPharmacy

UC San Diego Center for Community Health received a $250,000 g#rant to expand ¡Más Fresco! Plus, an innovative produce prescription program that delivers farm-fresh produce boxes directly to the homes of #SanDiegoCounty. #giving @UCSanDiego.bsky.social

Out now in @CellGenomics: #LongRead sequencing reveals new genetic variants for #autism. Results could help yield new tests and treatments. #AutismResearch #AutismSpectrum @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social @cp-cell.bsky.social buff.ly/PgUjYKZ

There is no evolutionary signal suggesting that these #viruses were being “pre-adapted” for humans prior to their outbreaks. Instead, measurable changes in selection typically appeared only after sustained transmission began in people. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social #pandemic #SARSCoV

Out now in @cp-cellreports.bsky.social: New @UCSDCancer research offers new strategy to rewire #ovariancancer tumors to “talk” to immune cells, boosting macrophage‐driven anti‑tumor immunity. Results could yield new ways to enhance immunotherapy. #Immunotherapy #CancerResearch

UC San Diego Team CAUSE, led by Dr. Ludmil Alexandrov, @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social, @jacobsschool.bsky.social, @UCSDCancer has won up to $25M from #CancerGrandChallenges to unravel the mysteries of mutational signatures in #cancer & develop new prevention & treatment strategies

A @UCSanDiego.bsky.social study shows that taking a mushroom-derived supplement during #COVID19 vaccination was safe, eased short-term side effects, and supported longer-lasting immune responses, particularly for people receiving their first #vaccine. buff.ly/hH2kZPK

Register for Lead With Compassion, a virtual leadership workshop for #clinicians & #medicaleducators focused on leading with clarity, care, & courage. Full workshop access: $150pp, incl. 4 days of programming w/ @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social empathy & compassion experts. lwconline.eventbrite.com

@UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social & @Scripps.edu researchers used novel technology to #mapprotein #translation in ~20,000 individual mouse brain #hippocampalcells, revealing that some memory #neurons produce proteins faster than others. buff.ly/CNYHK7d

A new AI tool developed by @UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers uses clinical data to predict #colorectalcancer risk in #ulcerativecolitis patients, helping clinicians make evidence‑based care decisions and preventing treatment delays. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social buff.ly/FhPYK74

Out now in @jci.org: chronic rhinosinusitis linked to toxin exposure (wildfire smoke, burn pits) shows >2× rise in sinus mast cells. Highlights mast cells as a fresh therapeutic target for veterans & civilians with no FDA‑approved options. #CRS #Veterans #Research buff.ly/cPneHmN

Out now in Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer: Researchers at @UCSDCancer are harnessing common viral immunity against #pancreaticcancer. Results could prompt new #cancer #immunotherapy approaches today.ucsd.edu/story/immuni...

Could a cup of joe reduce dementia risk? ☕️ Associate Professor of Medicine, Aladdin Shadyab, PhD, spoke to @nytimes.com about a new study on coffee, tea, and dementia risk. 🧠 Read full article 🗞️ tinyurl.com/3y3y2rxb

By mapping the varied states of our body's immune cells, @UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers are working to empower the next generation of #cancer immunotherapies #immunesystem #cancertreatment

@ucsandiego.bsky.social research turns discovery into real-world benefit - #protectingcommunities, improving #health, and strengthening the systems people rely on. Explore the stories at impact.ucsd.edu.

New year, new hobbies! ⭐️ For many of us, January offers what feels like a clean slate. ✨ Read ways that our @ucsandiego.bsky.social School of Medicine community members have found new hobbies, cultivated skills and created habits that bring joy and purpose to their daily life 👇 go.ucsd.edu/3NFr756

From screening children for vision problems and adults for #cardiovasculardisease to groundbreaking research on the effects of #cannabis on driving performance, @UCSanDiego.bsky.social mobile health units promote #well-being across the region.

A @UCSanDiego.bsky.social-led team found that gene therapy to restore a single #heartprotein shows promise for improving multiple forms of #arrhythmogenic #cardiomyopathy, a deadly condition that targets young athletes. buff.ly/uDcUQhY

How do you teach empathy, confidence, and clinical skill? UC San Diego’s Mentor Clinician Program offers a new model for medical mentorship—one that’s now spreading to top institutions across the U.S. #MedicalEducation #Mentorship #UCSD @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social buff.ly/ubRS4fG

According to a new study, 79% of participants in the @UCSDHealthSci.bsky.social Grant Writing Course have received #grantfunding for their research since taking the course, which emphasizes peer review and collaboration. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

Researchers at @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social and @UCSDCancer are uncovering new vulnerabilities in the most aggressive #breastcancer. Findings could result in new, more effective treatments. #cancerresearch #cancer #research @AACR buff.ly/I6yjtyp

The @cadepted.bsky.social funds many school districts across the state to provide comprehensive tobacco prevention education. Researchers at @UCSanDiego.bsky.social have found that this funding was associated with significantly reduced youth tobacco use rates. Read more on Today:

A new study of people with #autobrewery yndrome — a rare condition causing intoxication without drinking alcohol — has found a link between #gutmicrobes and symptoms, pointing to new treatment strategies. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

@UCSanDiego.bsky.social has received a $7.4 million grant to support the development of a first-of-its-kind stem cell-based #genetherapy for #FriedreichsAtaxia

A new study has found that the #microbial communities making up the #gastrointestinal tract of rats are shaped by the genes of their social partners. The findings could have implications for #humanhealth.

From a wish on a napkin to a pioneering #genetherapy, @UCSanDiego.bsky.social Gene Therapy Initiative is transforming lives. Natalie Stack's #cystinosis journey shows how #research, families, and hope can change the future. 💙🧬 #BehindEveryBreakthrough

Out now in @Science: Scientists at @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social and #UCSDCancer have identified an enzyme that shatters chromosomes in #cancer cells. Results solve a longstanding mystery in #CancerResearch and open new avenues for treating the most difficult cancers #genome #DNA

A new @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social study offers a unified biological model to explain how genetic predispositions and environmental exposures converge to cause #autism #spectrum disorder

🧬 New @UCSanDiego.bsky.social research reveals that immune cells rush into fat tissue during cold stress and help slow fat breakdown. This immune‑fat partnership may unlock fresh strategies for #obesity & metabolic‑disorder treatments. #Metabolism #Immunology buff.ly/0gjV3FD

@UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers have developed a searchable, online library that analyzes biological samples from patients to detect what drugs they have been exposed to beyond what is listed in their medical record. buff.ly/grDC1jq

Previously-discovered compounds to fight #Chagasdisease could get now life in the fight against strains of the #COVID19 virus that have become less responsive to treatment. @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social buff.ly/QXyBTwd

A #gene that turns on very early in #embryonicdevelopment could be key to the formation of the placenta, which provides the developing fetus with all of the nutrients it needs to thrive during gestation.

@UCSanDiego.bsky.social is leading the fight against #Alzheimers through #earlydetection, new therapies, decades‑long cohort studies, and a one‑stop multidisciplinary clinic #AlzheimersDisease buff.ly/Y78yYXc

@UCSDmedschool.bsky.social researchers has identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay discounting — the tendency to prefer smaller, immediate rewards over larger, delayed ones — shedding new light on how impulsive decision-making relates to both mental and physical health

New research has found genetic associations between #cannabis use and #psychiatric, cognitive and #physicalhealth. The findings could inform prevention and treatment strategies for cannabis use disorders. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social buff.ly/aLom7IR

Out now in @NatCellBio.nature.com : Researchers at @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social and @UCSDCancer reveal that #cancer #cells can hijack a cell death protein to survive treatment and regrow, offering a new target to fight drug resistance. #CancerResearch #DrugResistance

@UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social researchers are using #phages — viruses that kill bacteria — to fight antibiotic-resistant pathogens, a major threat to #publichealth.

A @UCSanDiego.bsky.social study suggests that the depiction of lorazepam use on Season 3 of The White Lotus TV series sparked 1.6 million extra Google searches for information about the benzodiazepine drug, including how to acquire it online.

Annual Stein Symposium focuses on the physical, mental & cognitive resilience in older adults. The community event at ucsdparkandmarket.bsky.social focused on emerging scientific evidence that #resilience to life’s stressors plays a critical role in #healthyaging. @healthyagingucsd.bsky.social

Out now in @Nature.com: @UCSDCancer / @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social researchers created an AI model that predicts #skincancer risk more accurately for people of all backgrounds by using genetics, lifestyle, and social factors to help close #healthequity gaps

Out now in @Nature.com Communications biology: @UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers find that a weeklong #meditation retreat produced rapid changes in brain activity and blood boosting resilience, pain relief, and stress recovery #mindfulness #healing #brainscience

The 2025 @ucsdstemcells.bsky.social symposium at @UCSanDiego.bsky.social brought together an extraordinary group of #scientists, #clinicians, #innovators and #patients united by a shared vision: harnessing the power of #stemcells to heal, regenerate and transform #medicine. buff.ly/mrK9GM1

Patients referred to a #diabetesmanagement and education clinic led by #pharmacists saw meaningful improvements in blood sugar levels over time, underscoring the critical role pharmacists can play in supporting this high-risk group @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social

So proud of Dr. Alison Moore, honored with the @ASCPharm Plein Memorial Lecture Award for her outstanding contributions to geriatrics, mentorship, and advancing the science of healthy aging! 🌟 #UCSDHealthyAging

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Michael K. Gilson (@bmix.bsky.social) on receiving the American Chemical Society (@acs.org) award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research! The award acknowledges his outstanding achievements at the interface of computational chemistry and drug discovery.

Matthew Kolar, M.D., Ph.D., an associate physician diplomate of @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social Department of Dermatology, has been honored with The National Institutes of Health's Director’s Early Independence Award. 🏆 Read ➡️ go.ucsd.edu/49pCGWK

Out now in @Nature.com: #Bioinformatics reveals new #RegenerativeTherapy approach for #SpinalCordInjury. showing success in adult human brain cells and animal models. Clinical trials could be next.

Students from San Diego high schools got a hands-on look into the future of science during #StemCellAwarenessDay at the Sanford Consortium — exploring labs, meeting researchers, and even tuning in to live experiments happening aboard the #InternationalSpaceStation. buff.ly/47TOdo7