We're proud to share that LJI scientist and pediatric oncologist L. Benjamin Hills has received the @cancerresearchinst.bsky.social Irvington Postdoctoral Award to study immune cells in young #cancer patients bit.ly/4eHRHWd @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social #oncology #PediatricCancer #SanDiego #Health

Join us from July 27-31 for exciting in-person talks by Drs. Kevin King, Laura Crotty Alexander, and Francisco Alvarado, showcasing their latest cardiovascular sciences research! All are welcome; light refreshments served. Read more: go.ucsd.edu/4vH9hzJ #UCSD2026SummerInstitute #UCSD_FOCUS

Thanks to a $1M gift from @prebysfdn.bsky.social, @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social launched a pivot grant to sustain health-related research across @ucsandiego.bsky.social that was impacted by federal funding disruptions in 2025. Read about the impact of the grant program 1 year later ➡️ lnkd.in/gVW52kVy

Welcome to our newly arrived first-year residents! ⭐️🥼 Over the coming years, you will challenge yourselves, grow as clinicians and leaders, & make a lasting impact on the lives of your patients and colleagues. We are honored to be part of your journey & can't wait to see all you'll accomplish. 💙

Sean Kenmore, MD (he/him) is an assistant professor of medicine at @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social and chief of hospital medicine at VA San Diego Healthcare. Dr. Kenmore co-directs the MED 442: LGBTQ Health Care. Read what's bringing Dr. Kenmore joy in the article below ⬇️

The future of medicine includes caring for both people and the planet. 🌎 In a recent interview, rising @ucsandiego.bsky.social MS2 Chioma Ugwonali shares how her passion for environmental justice and planetary health is shaping her journey to becoming a physician. 📰 Read ➡️ tinyurl.com/39r768tt

Researchers have developed a large-scale screening approach that identifies proteins controlling a fundamental step in gene expression known as alternative polyadenylation (APA). #APA determines where an RNA molecule is cut and finished before it is translated into #protein. buff.ly/1NmD4k5

#Italy boasts one of the world's oldest populations. Its Cilento region, in particular, is home to 300 centenarians in robust health. Read about our efforts to discover why — and potential clinical solutions for the rest of us: bit.ly/4aQynDM #longevity #aging #health H/t @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

MS3 Natasha Hessami, alongside her fellow @aamc.org Organization of Student Representatives National Officers, recently met with members of Congress in Washington D.C. to advocate for expanding graduate medical education funding. ⚕️🏛️

@UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social researchers discovered a hidden mechanism that destroys the liver's cholesterol-clearing receptors — and found that a shelved heart failure drug may be the fix 🧬❤️ #metabolism #cholesterol #cardiovasculardisease

A new AI model from UC San Diego is turning tumor DNA into actionable insights. By analyzing thousands of mutations at once, it can better predict how cancers respond to treatment—bringing new precision to immunotherapy and chemotherapy decisions: https://bit.ly/433PPR8

Could your smartwatch help treat depression? ⌚ In a first-of-its kind study using smartwatch and phone app data, UC San Diego researchers identified the daily habits most tied to participants’ moods — then used that information to personalize depression treatment. https://bit.ly/4dHaWi8

A naturally occurring molecule may offer a promising new way to slow melanoma growth and make resistant cancer cells more responsive to treatment. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4x5TgEz

Innovative project will use AI-powered “digital twins” to help #PublicHealth agencies better prevent #HIV, #hepatitisC and overdose among people who use drugs. @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social

A five-year, $25 million #grant from the National Cancer Institute (#NCI) provides continuing support for @UCSanDiego.bsky.social Moores Cancer Center's cutting‑edge research and increases access to innovative cancer therapies across the #SanDiego region.

🚀 We're excited to welcome the return of SpaceX CRS-34's scientific payloads, including our own! Read more about our institute's vital #space #medicine work with potential benefits for Earth-bound humans: bit.ly/4w13p48. 🛰️ H/t @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social #cancer #science #innovation #discovery

With American leadership and jobs on the line, UC President James B. Milliken writes how SB 895, a measure to place a $12B research bond on the November ballot, is critical to helping every Californian. Gift link to read the @sacbee.com op-ed here: https://bit.ly/43sJ8Z0

Ozempic may be doing more than treating obesity and diabetes. Research from @ucsandiego.bsky.social provides the first randomized clinical evidence that semaglutide—which can be found in these GLP-1 weight loss drugs—could slow some biological processes associated with aging. https://bit.ly/4aXioDV

Women are more likely to get #alzheimers, but scientists don't know why. New grants to researchers at @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social will help them find out, and develop new ways to predict risk. buff.ly/x92q7es

Meet the 30 newest members of the @ucsandiego.bsky.social Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program! 🥼 The 29-month Master of Advanced Study in PA Studies degree program provides the training for students to immediately enter the PA workforce upon graduation. Read story ➡️ go.ucsd.edu/3QOQZgF

We are so proud that Neurosciences PhD graduate Cynthia Nyongesa was one of the commencement speakers. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Congratulations to the @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social Class of 2026! As you step into your roles as physicians, remember that true healing begins with human connection. Be the bridge between science & humanity and lead us toward a healthier future. 🎓🥼 #ClassOf2026

Out now in @NatComms.nature.com: @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social research identifies key genetic driver of #cocaine #addiction. Results could enable new drugs to target cocaine #metabolism

Yasoda Satpathy graduated with her MD at just 21 years old 🩺⭐️ Dr. Satpathy graduated from high school at 14 years old, earned her undergraduate degree and began medical school at @ucsandiego.bsky.social 17 years old. Now 21 years old, she will begin training at UCLA in internal medicine in July.

Did you know our newest @ucsandiego.bsky.social doctors collectively speak 33 languages? 🗣️🎓 Video description: Four medical graduates wearing commencement regalia introduce themselves in different languages. Labels in order of appearance read, "Vietnamese," "Spanish," "Mandarin," "Korean"

As the new physicians crossed the stage at the @ucsandiego.bsky.social School of Medicine's Doctor of Medicine commencement, family and friends beamed with pride, reflecting on the years of dedication that led to this milestone moment. Read about the MD Class of 2026 ⬇️ go.ucsd.edu/4fyVt5

New research suggests that a single administration of spinal segment-targeted gene therapy may provide a long-lasting strategy for reducing muscle spasticity caused by #SpinalCordInjury and potentially other neurological conditions associated with abnormal muscle tone. #genetics buff.ly/IJhpemx

U.S. overdose death rates declined dramatically between 2023 and 2024, marking the first recorded drop in all four waves of the nation’s #overdose crisis. @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social #Fentanyl #Stimulants #SubstanceAbuse #FourthWaveOverdoseCrisis

A study by @UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers and their colleagues has found that #semaglutide slows down the accumulation of biological aging markers in the DNA of adults with #HIV, pointing to the potential of #GLP‑1 receptor agonists to help prevent age‑related diseases. buff.ly/AhicbVB

@UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers discovered that blocking microRNA-25 reshapes the tumor immune environment and improves responses to #cancer immunotherapy. #microRNA25 #melanoma #TumorMicroenvironment

How can we catch cancer sooner — & treat it smarter? We’re thrilled to have the work of our Ludmil Alexandrov, PhD, a prominent computational biologist, featured in this piece from @ucsdhealth.bsky.social. Read about his colorectal & oral #cancer work: bit.ly/4wVSABt. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

On the 6th episode of the #NEATCast listen how we develop #ML guided individualized mood augmentation plans #iMAPs for #depression #treatment. @psychiatryucsd.bsky.social @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social youtube.com/@neatcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... open.spotify.com/show/7M3drIz...

Congratulations to the Yellow academic community (AC) on their win as champions of the 2025-2026 AC Cup! ⭐️ The Yellow AC was anything but mellow as they rose to the top and took home the coveted AC Cup trophy. 🏆 Video description: The Yellow AC cheers with their trophy.

New @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social research shows that a natural peptide can slow #melanoma growth, curb metastasis, and restore drug sensitivity in resistant tumors, taking a promising step toward safer and more effective #cancer therapies! #MelanomaResearch #CancerTherapy

Researchers from @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social and @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social found that an experimental gene therapy helped protect memory and brain cells from damage linked to TDP-43, a harmful protein involved in frontotemporal dementia and many #Alzheimers cases #Neuroscience #FTD

@UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social researchers report substantial reductions in symptoms of #depression by using #MachineLearning to tailor behavioral interventions based on data participants collect about their own moods and daily habits. #wearabletechnology #behavioralhealth

Out now in @aacrjournals.bsky.social: New #AI tool discovered at @UCSanDiego.bsky.social helps predict how cancers may respond to #immunotherapy and #chemotherapy. Findings could make tumor #DNA testing more useful for precision oncology. #CancerResearch

Jim Dunn lived with HIV/AIDS for more than two decades and dedicated himself to advocacy and research in the search for a cure. Through @UCSDMedSchool's Last Gift tissue-donation study, his legacy is helping fuel hope for future generations. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wOecQo

Researchers are working to determine if low Earth orbit is favorable for drug discovery, development & production. 💊 Could it also be favorable for transplantation? 🛰️ Our Alysson Muotri, PhD, explores the topic on the Business Trip podcast: bit.ly/4dl5uBr. 🎙️ @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social #medicine

Elías Villareal, Jr., PA-C, DMSc, founding program director of the Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program, has been recognized as the Grand Prize Winner for Elsevier's 2026 "Raise The Line" PA Faculty Award! List of winners ⬇️ tinyurl.com/47n4anp6

@UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social researchers have found that women not only experience a higher burden of certain modifiable #dementia risk factors, but also appear more vulnerable to their effects on #cognitive function.

The @ucsandiego.bsky.social Program in Medical Education Transforming Indigenous Doctor Education (@uofcalifornia.bsky.social PRIME-TIDE) honored its first-year med students at the 5th Annual Indigenous Medicine Ceremony. 🩺 Learn more about PRIME-TIDE ⬇️ go.ucsd.edu/4uSImjt

Marianna Alperin, MD (Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services) and Kathryn Gold, MD (Dept. of Medicine) have been selected for the 2027 Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) fellowship at Drexel School of Medicine. ⭐️ Read more ⬇️ go.ucsd.edu/3ROcnTg

#Sleep complaints may be an early warning sign of #AlzheimersDisease risk in older women. Sleep complaints may serve as a low-cost, early warning sign of Alzheimer’s risk and a potential target for prevention efforts. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social @elsevierconnect.bsky.social

National study found use of the drug rose sharply following major media coverage and later #WhiteHouse promotion, despite limited large-scale evidence for #autism treatment: buff.ly/4j01AJL

A simple #technology that uses light to measure blood volume changes coupled with machine learning can be used to screen for #PeripheralArteryDisease with a high degree of accuracy. #CardiovascularDisease @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

🧠 Why do some remain mentally sharp despite having #Alzheimer's disease? Research from 🇺🇸 @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social aims to decode this natural #resilience, which could pave the way for earlier detection & new strategies.

Researchers from @UCSanDiego.bsky.social have found that #microdosing — taking very small amounts of #psychoactivesubstances — is more common among U.S. adults than previously recognized, with #cannabis leading by a wide margin.

@UCSanDiego.bsky.social has received a $5 million #NIH renewal for its FIRST program, supporting faculty recruitment, #Mentorship and #CareerDevelopment in the biomedical sciences. Since 2022, the program has helped recruit 12 new faculty who’ve brought in $16M in #ResearchFunding.

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