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Wendy Marie Campana to chair Cell Biology and Human Anatomy
Distinguished neuroscientist has made groundbreaking discoveries about nerve injury and the biological mechanisms of chronic pain
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Children's HealthDECEMBER 10, 2025
Why the hepatitis B vaccine is critical for newborns
A pediatric infectious diseases expert explains why it is important for children to be vaccinated for hepatitis B and debunks common myths about the disease.
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Cancer CareDECEMBER 09, 2025Cancer center earns National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence designation
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center earned a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence designation. The honor recognizes its expert care, leading-edge research and commitment to patients with pancreatic cancer.
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General Health NewsDECEMBER 04, 2025Anchor Institution Mission empowers local communities in equitable, lawful ways
UC Davis Health's Anchor Institution Mission leverages the health system's resources to create healthier, more resilient communities in the region while also abiding by federal laws and Proposition 209.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingDECEMBER 04, 2025Rural older adults face big gaps in care
UC Davis nursing researchers release a new set of statewide policy recommendations to build aging equity across rural California.
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Cancer CareDECEMBER 03, 2025New research shows species-specific ‘shedding’ may distort conventional testing of cancer drugs targeting TIGIT
A new study finds that TIGIT, an immune checkpoint receptor targeted by cancer immunotherapy drugs, triggers different responses in macaques and humans.
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Noviembre 12, 2025
Las células madre podrían revertir la ceguera causada por el glaucoma
Una experta y su equipo de UC Davis desarrolla modelos de laboratorio para curar la ceguera causada por el glaucoma utilizando células madre
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Octubure 20, 2025Declaración del Instituto MIND de UC Davis sobre el acetaminofeno y el autismo
El Instituto MIND de UC Davis da a conocer las últimas investigaciones sobre el acetaminofeno y el autismo.
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Septiembre 10, 2025Está abierta la inscripción para la Mini Escuela de Medicina 2025 en español
La inscripción ya está abierta para la 15ta Mini Escuela de Medicina en español, un programa educativo sobre el envejecimiento con salud que tiene lugar el 4 de octubre.
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Agosto 15, 2025Conferencia sobre discapacidades del neurodesarrollo para la comunidad de habla hispana el 20 de septiembre
La séptima conferencia anual sobre discapacidades del neurodesarrollo para la comunidad de habla hispana tendrá lugar el 20 de septiembre en el MIND Institute de UC Davis.
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Junio 30, 2025
Reconozca los síntomas de un ataque cerebral
Un derrame o ataque cerebral, si no es detectado a tiempo, puede causar daños permanentes o hasta la muerte.
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
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U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care.
Ranked highly for medical research
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 2 for research.
Nursing master’s degree
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing #30 (tie) in the nation.
One of America’s best physician assistant programs
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master of Health Services — Physician Assistant Studies Degree Program 35th in the nation (tie).
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.