News
January 2023
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Cancer CareJanuary 26, 2023How does obesity affect immunity, cancer and radiotherapy? It’s complicated!
Thanks to a $2.7 million National Cancer Institute grant, radiation oncologist Arta Monjazeb and his team will study how obesity makes tumors more resistant to radiotherapy.
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Clinical ScienceJanuary 26, 2023Developing a better diagnostic test and possible therapy for myasthenia gravis
UC Davis Health biophysical chemist Robert Fairclough’s lab has developed a molecule that could generate a better diagnostic test and therapies for the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis.
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Cancer CareJanuary 25, 2023Tumor microbiome linked to immunotherapy success in sarcoma patients
A new UC Davis study reveals the interaction between tumor microbiome and the immune system may be the secret to improving outcomes for sarcoma patients.
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School of MedicineJanuary 25, 2023Annual fundraiser to support student-run health clinics returns to in-person event
The annual Silent Auction and Wine Tasting Benefit for the student-run clinics is returning as an in-person event this Saturday, Jan. 28.
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School of MedicineJanuary 23, 2023Medical student to study mental health needs of Mexican-American parents
Medical student Jacqueline León, a Fresno native, has received a scholarship to study the mental health needs of immigrant families in the Central Valley.
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School of MedicineJanuary 20, 2023Female and male hearts respond differently to stress hormone in mouse study
Female and male hearts respond differently to “fight or flight” stress hormone, according to a new UC Davis study in mice. It may help explain sex differences in arrhythmia risk.
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Cancer CareJanuary 20, 2023First-ever genetic map to identify causes of sarcoma
UC Davis sarcoma researchers are part of an international team of scientists working to uncover the genetics behind a deadly cancer that is more common in children.
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SurgeryJanuary 19, 2023UC Davis Health awarded nearly $4 million to study models of obesity and diabetes
UC Davis Health’s Department of Surgery has received a multimillion dollar grant to establish a National Center for Metabolic Phenotyping of Mouse Models of Obesity and Diabetes.
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ResearchJanuary 18, 2023Researchers analyze walking patterns using 3D technology in community settings
UC Davis rehabilitation specialists tested a 3D markerless motion analysis technology’s ability to identify potential neurological conditions and monitor disease progression in patients in community settings.
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Health and TechnologyJanuary 10, 2023Telehealth cuts health care’s carbon footprint and patient’s costs during pandemic
UC Davis Health researchers assessed the carbon footprint and potential savings in lives, costs and time of telehealth visits during the pandemic’s first two years.
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Cancer CareJanuary 09, 2023Study finds increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer
Findings from a UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study prompt researchers to question current cervical cancer screening guidelines for older women.
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December 2022
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School of MedicineDecember 28, 2022UC Davis School of Medicine leader tapped for federal government panel
Tonya Fancher, the UC Davis School of Medicine associate dean for Workforce Innovation and Education Quality Improvement, is one of 17 health professionals selected to serve on an advisory committee for the U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Emergency CareDecember 28, 2022New study highlights role of drug and alcohol use in serious crashes
UC Davis Health was one of seven Level 1 trauma centers to participate in a study that looked at how often alcohol and drugs are involved in serious crashes.
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Stem CellsDecember 27, 2022UC Davis partners with Caring Cross and CIRM to develop immunotherapy for cancer patients
Immunologist William Murphy discusses CAR T-cell cancer therapy and his work with Caring Cross, CIRM and UC Davis researchers to find novel cures to leukemia and lymphoma.
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Children's HealthDecember 19, 2022
Surgery program cut wait times and hospital stays in children with traumatic injuries
An American College of Surgeons quality improvement program reduced surgical wait times and cut hospital stays by more than a day.
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School of MedicineDecember 16, 20224 from UC Davis honored with Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award
UC Davis faculty and staff received four of The Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 awards this year. The program recognizes professionals who are excelling in their careers.
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Neurological HealthDecember 15, 2022$25 million NIH grant extends Life After 90 study 5 more years
UC Davis Health has received a $25 million grant to continue the Life After 90 study. The research is identifying factors that contribute to brain health and dementia in a diverse population.
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Cancer CareDecember 14, 2022Nearly half of the deaths from 12 cancers due to tobacco; higher than previously reported
A new study looks at cancer deaths in California due to tobacco, sounding the alarm regarding the tragic loss of life caused by tobacco addiction.
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Stem CellsDecember 14, 2022UC Davis Alpha Stem Cell Clinic receives $8 million from California’s stem cell agency
CIRM awarded UC Davis’ Alpha Stem Cell Clinic an $8 million grant renewal to expand its successful clinical trials operation and advance toward onsite manufacturing of therapies.
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MIND InstituteDecember 09, 2022Five faculty members make list of world’s top female scientists
Five UC Davis Health faculty members have been recognized in Research.com's 2022 ranking of the Top 1000 Female Scientists in the World.
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Awards and HonorsDecember 08, 2022Two UC Davis faculty named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Nancy E. Lane and Justin Siegel have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors.
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Cancer CareDecember 05, 2022
Canine cancer patient gets new lease on life while helping people fighting same disease
A partnership between UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine hopes to help cure cancer in both people and pets.
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MIND InstituteDecember 02, 2022Finding better ways to measure cognitive change in people with intellectual disability
A new UC Davis MIND Institute study finds the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery is a promising option for measuring cognitive change in people with intellectual disability.
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November 2022
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General Health NewsNovember 23, 2022Scientist Academy introduces high school students to health and science research
UC Davis Health held a 10-week health education and research initiative for high school students from underserved communities in the Sacramento region. The 11 participants presented their projects at a closing ceremony on Nov. 18.
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School of MedicineNovember 23, 2022School of Medicine staff collect books and funds for local children
The Office of Medical Education’s Community Involvement Committee held a book drive for students at an Oak Park elementary school. They collected 345 books and $270.
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ResearchNovember 21, 2022Physicians urged to consider fungal infections as possible cause for lung inflammation
Infectious diseases expert George Thompson warns of the rising threat and apparent spread of disease-causing fungi outside their traditional hot spots. Fungal lung infections are commonly misdiagnosed, leading to delays in treatment and increase in antimicrobial resistance in the community.
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Emergency CareNovember 16, 2022NIH awards emergency medicine physicians two grants
The Department of Emergency Medicine has been awarded two National Institutes of Health grants totaling over $5 million to improve patient care. They include an effort to better evaluate pediatric trauma patients and another to identify effective treatments early in emergency care.
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November 15, 2022
Sacramento woman celebrates 100th clinical trial dose, cancer-free
A Sacramento woman celebrates the 100th dose of a clinical trial therapy that has left her cancer free. The Phase II clinical trial at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center combines two immunotherapy drugs that lower toxicity and lengthen remission.
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School of MedicineNovember 09, 2022Willow Clinic Veterans Day Health Fair takes place Saturday
The 12th annual Willow Clinic Veterans Health Fair on Saturday will offer medical and psychological screenings, haircuts, a coat giveaway and other services for vulnerable populations including veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
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School of MedicineNovember 09, 2022UC Davis medical student serves in the U.S. Air Force while taking a full course load
Second-year medical student Shania Bennett serves her country while taking a full load of classes at the UC Davis School of Medicine. She’s one of relatively few students across the country to participate in the military’s Health Professions Scholarship Program.
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