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Research funding ranks among nation's best
Blue Ridge Rankings
The UC Davis School of Medicine is among the nation's leading medical schools in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, according to the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranking. Its NIH funding — nearly $210 million — is a new record for the school.
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
UC Davis School of Medicine ranked a national leader
UC Davis School of Medicine has been named as one of the top institutions in the country for training students to practice in primary care settings and is also a national leader in research and diversity according to the annual “Best Medical Schools” rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
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NOVEMBER 18, 2025UC Davis launches major study on language development in children with Down syndrome
A new NIH-funded study led by Professor Angela John Thurman aims to build a roadmap for communication support for children with Down syndrome.
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NOVEMBER 17, 2025The Society for Neuroscience honors UC Davis researcher with top early career award
UC Davis neuroscientist Maitreyee Wairagkar was awarded The Society for Neuroscience’s early career award, in recognition of her outstanding research on brain-computer interface.
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NOVEMBER 17, 2025New drug developed at UC Davis offers hope to bladder cancer patients
UC Davis Health researchers have developed a new drug with the potential to reduce chemotherapy side effects and spare patients from bladder removal surgery.
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NOVEMBER 10, 2025Low choline levels in the brain associated with anxiety disorders
UC Davis Health researchers found that levels of choline, an essential nutrient, are about 8% lower in the brains of people with anxiety disorders.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025Physician and gun violence prevention expert Garen Wintemute inducted into National Academy of Medicine
The nationally recognized expert in gun violence prevention and pioneer in the field of injury epidemiology was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine Oct. 18.
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