🔍 New research from @ShileyEye/@ucsdmedschool.bsky.social documents #eyecolor distribution across the U.S. using DMV data from 230 million drivers. Largest study to date—important for future eye disease and sociological research #eyehealth #eye journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

🎉 We're proud to share we’ve moved up to #4 in national rankings for research funding! Our faculty secured more than $33 million in competitive research awards from top agencies that aim to find better treatments for children, Alzheimer’s disease, heart failure and more ➡️ rebrand.ly/7fs983n

@UCSDCancer researchers Ludmil Alexandrov and Trey Ideker are finalists in the global Cancer Grand Challenges, joining teams tackling the toughest problems in cancer research. Winners will be announced in March 2026 #CancerGrandChallenges #CancerResearch

Testing for lipoprotein(a) — a genetic risk factor for heart disease — remains uncommon in the United States, despite modest increases over the past decade. #lpA #heartdisease #genetics #cholesterol

Researchers at @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social and colleagues across the nation have announced the first data release from the #HBCD Study offering a detailed look at childhood #braindevelopment. Data could inform new interventions & improve health outcomes for children.

Hospital walls are going digital, and so are threats. CHC's Jeff Tully spoke with AAMI about the future of medical device cybersecurity and why "secure by design" must be the new norm. Watch ⤵️ youtu.be/hHn95SwsvIk?...

Genetic editing holds promise to treat incurable diseases, but #CRISPR sometimes does more harm than good. @UCSanDiego.bsky.social and @Yale.edu researchers report a new, potentially safer method: small nuclear #RNAediting.

Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences John M. Carethers, MD, FAACR, recognized with 2025 AACR Distinguished Lectureship on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities! 🎉

Researchers at the @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social at @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social have found that after at least two days' abstinence, frequent #cannabis users show no #drivingdeficits Read more 🚗 : buff.ly/qTILuvt

Out now in @JAMANetworkOpen.com: @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social researchers discover blood biomarkers that could lead to a simple test for #Alzheimer's & related #dementias, especially in underrepresented communities.

Kimberly Peters, currently in treatment for stage four uterine #cancer at @UCSDCancer, has one message for leaders in government: Don’t cut #researchfunding #UCSD #behindeverybreakthrough @ucsandiego.bsky.social @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social Read Kim's story: buff.ly/ksVWtZW youtu.be/Tntfg6boG-E

A new discovery from researchers at @UCSDCancer, @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social, and their collaborators have helped answer a major question in #cancer care: Why do some tumors not respond to immunotherapy?

@UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers at SSCI have discovered that spaceflight accelerates the aging of human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), which are vital for blood and immune system health.

Delta-8 THC, a psychoactive compound often sold as a legal alternative to #marijuana, is most commonly used in states where marijuana remains illegal and #Delta8THC sales are unregulated. buff.ly/wizh6Hi

Out now in @Nature.Com: Researchers from @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social develop engineered proteins to selectively reduce #cocaine-seeking behavior without affecting natural rewards. This innovative method may lead to new gene therapies for cocaine #addiction buff.ly/2LEPha8

UC San Diego hosted @fda.gov Commissioner Marty Makary at Moores Cancer Center for a CEO Forum part of the FDA’s new listening tour to engage biotech and pharma leaders to discuss opportunities and challenges in advancing safe, effective therapies. 🔬 🔗 go.ucsd.edu/460vdLG

Out now in @nature.com: New research from @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social reveals that chronic #alcohol use disrupts gut barrier function, allowing harmful #bacteria to migrate to the #liver

@cirmnews.bsky.social Scholars program seeks to develop skilled leaders in the field of #regenerativemedicine who create safe, cutting-edge stem cell treatments for diseases without cure like #cancer, #diabetes, #heart disease and #HIV. buff.ly/xbuM95T

Prebys is proud to announce the 19 outstanding early- and mid-career researchers who are receiving this crucial support to keep their labs running and their work moving forward. today.ucsd.edu/story/1-mill...

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

The research team identified 14 companies actively marketing online surveillance services frequently beyond school-issued devices and outside of school premises, raising concerns about privacy, equity and oversight. Read more 🔽

@UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers have identified a #microbial DNA signature in blood plasma that reliably differentiates primary liver cancer from metastatic #colorectalcancer.

@UCSDACTRI has received $80 million from the @NIH to advance clinical and translational research. The award will help the institute make #clinicalresearch more accessible and more impactful than ever before #clinicaltrials #research #science

Researchers at @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social have discovered a #genetic twist that helps set the #human #brain apart from our closest relatives. Findings could lead to new insights into human evolution and neurodevelopmental disorders #neuroscience

@ucsdmedschool.bsky.social researchers have helped discover that a drug used to treat pinworms can be repurposed to rejuvenate cellular structures and potentially treat #neurodegenerativediseases like #Alzheimers and frontotemporal #dementia

Across the UC system, students have access to 100+ health care pathway programs, like the California Medicine Scholars Program led by UC medical schools—including @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social. 📰 Read more at @uofcalifornia.bsky.social buff.ly/csNYk6b

Researchers from @ucsandiego.bsky.social found that a novel treatment called regulation of cues combined with behavioral weight loss (ROC+BWL) was more effective than standard #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy (CBT) in reducing binge eating among #Veterans with overweight or #obesity buff.ly/So9xIKx

Cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of #oralcancer - Study from researchers at @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social and #MooresCancerCenter highlights importance of cancer screening & oral health awareness for those with cannabis use disorder #cannabisuse

The ucsdcompassion.bsky.social Communication Academy Fellowship at @ucsdhealth.bsky.social addresses the compassion crisis in health care through the arts, helping clinicians build trust and reduce #burnout. buff.ly/Vj45JJT

Breakthrough in head and neck #cancer treatment: Precise timing of #radiation & #immunotherapy boosts immune response, says study from researchers at @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social and #MooresCancerCenter. Results could reshape #treatment for aggressive tumors

A #molecularpathway used by #pancreatic #cancer cells to adapt to stress and inflammation could lead to earlier detection and treatment of the deadly disease.

UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute has expanded its clinical space, making room for more clinical trials that turn basic research into real-world medical treatments to improve human health. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social buff.ly/ONpoi4v

Over 200 people learned hands-only CPR at Moonlight State Beach, thanks to a coalition of first responders and Revive & Survive San Diego—a public health initiative led by UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and County EMS. Read more: buff.ly/mDjnKmZ

New research from @ucsandiego.bsky.social and @uttyler.bsky.social finds colistin, a 'last resort' antibiotic, remains effective against drug-resistant bacteria in conditions that mimic the human body, a significant discovery in the fight against drug-resistant infections. 🗞️ go.ucsd.edu/3U0VkLD

@davidalvarezca.bsky.social has helped secure funding for @ucsandiego.bsky.social & @SWC_college to team up and bring a Bachelor of Science in Public Health program to the South Bay! Students will now be able to earn a UC degree close to home. @UCSanDiegoSPH #PublicHealth

New study: 37% of CA adults use #cannabis—most buy from dispensaries, many cite health benefits. With daily use up, researchers call for better info & support from providers. @UCSanDiegoSPH @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social @qi-ucsd.bsky.social buff.ly/dhTf6R9

Christopher Longhurst & colleagues, highlight how academic medical centers can improve patient care by analyzing health records & data in real time using learning health system principles. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

We are proud to announce UC San Diego School of Medicine's Student-Run Free Clinic Project has again earned a gold rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. 🏆 Read more ➡️ go.ucsd.edu/3TIQ7rG

@ucsandiego.bsky.social is not just a place for students to learn or researchers to make discoveries. It's a cornerstone of the #community, a driver of #economicgrowth & a destination for innovative #healthcare solutions & resources. #biotech #talentfoundry

🚀 We have liftoff with Axiom Space & @spacex.extwitter.link on #Ax4! Excited to treat patient-derived tumor organoids with Rebecsinib in 4 types of #cancer aboard the International Space Station. Learn more about our crucial scientific research @ bit.ly/45vRSQm #science #UCSD

@ucsdmedschool.bsky.social helped revolutionize #stroke care 30 years ago by discovering & testing #tPA, a lifesaving treatment that dissolves blood clots & improves outcomes for stroke patients. #strokecare buff.ly/x7CuGxt

New study finds CBD may have a positive effect on behavior in some children with autism, but a strong placebo effect was also observed. More research needed to understand CBD's therapeutic potential in autism. #autism #CBD #mentalhealth buff.ly/RCWzYXe

Researchers at @ucsandiego.bsky.social are harnessing the #metabolic benefits of time-restricted feeding with the goal of developing new treatments for #obesity, #diabetes and related diseases.

Large tobacco tax increases lead to significant rise in smoking cessation rates! Researchers at @UCSanDiegoSPH find that a big tax hike can motivate more smokers to quit. #tobaccocontrol #publichealth Read more: buff.ly/wMf1RpN

“As physician assistants, your role is both unique and essential. You will become trusted members of interdisciplinary teams, advocates for your patients, and leaders in expanding access to care." 🥼 Read more about the incoming PA White Coat Ceremony ➡️ go.ucsd.edu/4jInOnR

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

Despite appearing outwardly healthy, children with #MS showed DNA patterns indicating they were biologically older than their peers #EpigeneticAging #MultipleSclerosis buff.ly/lXRELoP

A team of @ucsandiego.bsky.social researchers reports in the journal @natneuro.nature.com‬ that #agedneurons suffer from molecular stress associated with increased risks of #NeurogenerativeDiseases.

Reprogramming brain cells' behavior could help treat #Alzheimers, reports a new study by researchers at @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social buff.ly/G0HvTBB

Sean Evans, M.D. associate dean for medical education at @ucsandiego.bsky.social, spoke with @npr.org on how medical schools have changed their requirements to focus more on what students know, and less on their physical abilities. ➡️ tinyurl.com/4txvaz8v