
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.

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.
UC Davis received a $2 million research grant to detect pancreatic cancer earlier, giving patients hope and better chances for survival.
Read MoreUC Davis researchers are using virtual reality to make eye exams easier for seniors and to investigate whether it can detect early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreUC Davis scientists are researching “smart” nanoparticles that anchor to tumors and enable on‑demand delivery of cancer‑fighting therapies, boosting precision while protecting healthy tissue.
Read MoreA new study finds that exposure to intense wildfire smoke events during pregnancy may increase likelihood of autism diagnosis in children.
Read MoreNeurosurgeon David Brandman and neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky have been named to the 2026 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health in recognition of their outstanding BCI work.
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