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June 01, 2023Calling all citizen scientists who use wells!
Own a well and wonder if the water quality could pose a cancer risk? You may want to enroll in a new cancer center study.
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May 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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May 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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May 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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May 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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May 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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May 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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May 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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May 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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May 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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May 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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April 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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April 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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April 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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April 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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April 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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April 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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April 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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April 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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April 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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