News
May 2023
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School of MedicineMay 26, 2023School of Medicine honors students, residents and faculty with annual awards
The UC Davis School of Medicine recently recognized more than 100 students, residents, faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions as part of its 2023 annual awards.
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ResearchMay 25, 2023New treatment for recurrence of C. difficile infection approved by FDA
The FDA approved VOWST to prevent recurrence of C. difficile infection. The approval is based on a trial in which UC Davis Health’s Stuart Cohen served as principal investigator.
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Cancer CareMay 24, 2023Advancing health equity in breast cancer care
Two $750,000 research grants awarded by Gilead Sciences will help the cancer center launch innovative outreach programs aimed at improving breast cancer health equity.
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School of MedicineMay 22, 2023UC Davis School of Medicine graduates 108 new doctors
The UC Davis School of Medicine hosted its 52nd commencement ceremony on Saturday as the Class of 2023 was celebrated and had the title of doctor bestowed upon them.
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MIND InstituteMay 19, 2023New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations
A UC Davis MIND Institute analysis of 13 studies finds that a common autism screening tool is useful, but a clinician’s judgment is still needed.
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Cancer CareMay 19, 2023Study aims to understand lung cancer in non-smoking Asian American women
A Bay Area study of non-smoking Asian American women with lung cancer has expanded to include Sacramento. The study is the first and largest of its kind.
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School of MedicineMay 18, 2023School of Medicine commencement ceremony is Saturday
On Saturday, the UC Davis School of Medicine will confer degrees on the class that confronted the COVID-19 pandemic during their first year.
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School of MedicineMay 17, 2023California surgeon general urges future doctors to screen patients for childhood trauma
California Surgeon General Diana Ramos visited with UC Davis medical students and urged them to advance health equity in their future careers.
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Internal MedicineMay 16, 2023UC Davis Health launches new Invasive E. coli disease vaccine trial
A clinical study by researchers will evaluate a vaccine for preventing Invasive E. coli disease in older adults with a history of urinary tract infections.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 15, 2023UC Davis nursing school announces 2023 Betty Irene Moore Fellows
The Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators has announced its largest cohort ever: 16 nurse scientists from around the U.S.
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Cancer CareMay 11, 2023Cancer center launches new science hub called WeCARE
The Women’s Cancer Care and Research Program is a new initiative to drive community-informed science that advances prevention and treatment of breast and gynecologic cancers.
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School of MedicineMay 10, 2023UC Davis Health schools named among country’s best in health care education
The UC Davis School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing are among the nation’s top programs, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report.
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School of MedicineMay 09, 2023Plant Biologists, Microbiologist Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Andreas Bäumler, professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology, is one of three UC Davis professors elected to the National Academy of Sciences this year.
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Cancer CareMay 08, 2023Strong link between bone biomarkers and prostate cancer survival
Bone disease in prostate cancer patients can be devastating, but new research led by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center aims to improve the odds.
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ResearchMay 05, 2023
Aggie Square hits milestone with topping off ceremony
Nearly 200 trade partners and community guests celebrated the “topping off” of Aggie Square, signifying that the first phase of the transformational project nears completion.
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Heart and VascularMay 04, 2023How does stress from everyday life impact heart health?
UC Davis Health scientists have received a grant from the American Heart Association to study the effects of chronic stress on cardiovascular disease in underserved populations.
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Neurological HealthMay 02, 2023Huntington’s Disease Clinic: 25 years of care and research
The UC Davis Huntington’s Disease Clinic marks 25 years of patient care and work toward a cure and celebrates the generosity of a local foundation and other donors.
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Neurological HealthMay 01, 2023Neurological surgery researcher Sergey Stavisky and team awarded $3.5 million in grants
Neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky has been awarded two grants totaling $3.5 million for groundbreaking research that seeks to restore the speech of stroke survivors and people with ALS.
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April 2023
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ResearchApril 27, 2023National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute awards cardiology professor $7.7 million
Ye Chen-Izu has received a national award to support her research into how the heart functions as a smart pump and how mechanical stress leads to heart diseases.
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Clinical ScienceApril 25, 2023Can brown fat cells combat obesity?
Endocrinology researchers were awarded a grant from the NIH to investigate the role of two newly identified molecules that control heat production from fat tissues to combat obesity complications.
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AgingApril 21, 2023Tool to support long-distance caregivers gets NIH funding boost
UC Davis Health researcher receives new funding for an interactive platform she developed that offers a real-time view of older adults living alone.
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ResearchApril 20, 2023The Hartwell Foundation selects two UC Davis faculty for Individual Biomedical Research Awards
Roy Ben-Shalom and Geoanna Bautista were selected for the 2022 Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Awards. These fund early-stage, innovative and cutting-edge biomedical research benefiting children in the U.S.
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ResearchApril 19, 2023Clinical trial begins using CAR T cells to potentially cure HIV
UC Davis Health researchers have dosed the second participant in their clinical trial looking to identify a potential cure for HIV utilizing CART-cell therapy.
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ResearchApril 18, 2023
UC Davis Health receives 2023 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award
Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Craig McDonald was honored with a 2023 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award, in recognition of his remarkable work on Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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ResearchApril 17, 2023Researchers discover how some brain cells transfer material to neurons in mice
A UC Davis study is the first to report on a material transfer mechanism from cells known as oligodendrocytes to neurons in the brain of a mouse model.
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Neurological HealthApril 14, 2023UC Davis team identifies genes that can help improve stroke diagnosis and treatment
A new study suggests that the behavior of certain genes during a stroke can help guide providers to more specific treatment options for improved outcomes.
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Cancer CareApril 13, 2023Cancer center lands prestigious NCI grant to advance immunotherapy in head and neck cancer
Pioneering research into effective immunotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer comes to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center thanks to high-level federal funding.
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ResearchApril 10, 2023Applied Public Health Research Day connects UC Davis students and scholars
At the recent Applied Public Health Research Day, UC Davis students showcased their research, got presentation experience, and benefitted from the feedback of experienced researchers and faculty.
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Neurological HealthApril 07, 2023High blood pressure in your 30s associated with worse brain health in your 70s
A new study suggests treating high blood pressure in young and middle-aged adults may help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s in later life, especially for men.
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March 2023
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Neurological HealthMarch 29, 2023New mouse study reveals a key process in how the brain forms memories
A UC Davis study has identified a gene-enzyme interaction that appears to play a key role in how the brain forms memories. The findings provide insights into how PDE inhibitor medications may help diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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