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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. The medical school broke its record of NIH funding with a total of more than $209 million, placing it 33rd nationally.
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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JANUARY 14, 2025Wrong place, wrong time: Why Zika virus hijacks a protein needed for brain growth
A new study published Jan. 13 in mBio shows that the Zika virus hijacks a host protein called ANKLE2, which happens to be important for brain development, to assist its own reproduction.
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JANUARY 08, 2025Meniscus tears in kids and teens are on the rise. What’s the best treatment?
UC Davis Health pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Brian Haus is leading a North American effort to find the best treatment for meniscus tears in young patients.
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JANUARY 03, 2025Do collagen, omega-3 and whey supplements help your bones?
In a Q&A, Professor of Neurobiology and Physiology Keith Baar discusses the effects of collagen, whey protein and omega-3 supplements on bone, tendons and joint health.
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DECEMBER 30, 2024New study finds significant number of serious crashes involve drugs and alcohol
Data from an ongoing study on local roadway injuries shows a high prevalence of drugs or alcohol in crashes.
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DECEMBER 20, 2024UC Davis researchers help decode the cause of aggressive breast cancer in women of color
Cancer center researchers may have uncovered the specific biomarker that causes Black women to get triple-negative breast cancer at higher rates than other women.
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