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June 26, 2026Falcon update: One fledgling dies after early flight incident
The UC Davis Health peregrine falcon community is mourning a difficult loss.
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June 26, 2026Bringing cancer clinical trials close to home
UC Davis Cancer Care Network launches first-of-its-kind breast cancer clinical trial, bringing innovative treatment closer to patients in rural and underserved communities.
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June 26, 2026UC Davis Health among first in the nation to offer new clinical trial for high-risk heart patients
UC Davis Health is among the first to enroll participants in a new clinical trial for cardiovascular patients undergoing high-risk coronary artery stenting procedures.
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June 25, 2026From Labs to Lives: UC Davis receives $40 million NIH award to speed up access to new treatments
The UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center has bridged the gap between research and patient care for 20 years.
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June 23, 2026
Can friendly social robots help ease a child’s anxiety at the doctor’s office?
A study at the UC Davis MIND Institute is examining if social robots, called LOVOTS, can reduce stress for children at medical appointments.
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June 22, 2026Virtual Summer Institute will focus on tech use and neurodevelopmental disabilities
The 2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities will highlight the use of technology: research, risks and strategies for support.
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June 18, 2026“Stool School” helps parents master infant ostomy care
When Michael Randel was born with no anal opening, his family enrolled in a unique program to learn how to care for his ostomy.
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June 18, 2026Delivering better care for premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
A study has demonstrated a new computational method that could better predict which infants will develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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June 17, 2026UC Davis Children’s Hospital names new surgeon-in-chief
Accomplished academic pediatric surgeon Kathleen van Leeuwen has been appointed surgeon-in-chief of UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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June 17, 2026Historic study looks at cancer risk in Asian Americans
ASPIRE study recruits Asian Americans in Sacramento to examine cancer disparities, risk factors, with the aim of improving prevention, screening and culturally tailored interventions.
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June 16, 2026Data suggests ‘red flag’ laws are linked to sustained reductions in arrests
Individuals issued extreme risk protection orders, also known as “red flag” laws, had lower arrest rates during the order — and even after it expired.
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June 16, 2026Neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky wins prestigious Pew Biomedical Scholar Award
UC Davis neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky will join the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences to continue his work studying how the brain encodes speech and language.
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June 15, 2026
Brain-computer interface enables independent, accurate communication for man living with ALS
A new UC Davis study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, shows a brain-computer interface system allows man living with ALS to ‘speak’ clearly, unassisted for a prolonged period.
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June 15, 2026UC Davis pediatrics leader appointed to American Academy of Pediatrics’ national committee
Pediatrician-in-chief Satyan Lakshminrusimha will serve on a national committee that advises the American Academy of Pediatrics board of directors on child health financing issues.
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June 12, 2026School of Nursing honors graduates and certificate recipients at commencement
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing honors 171 graduates and certificate recipients prepared to lead, serve and shape what’s next in healthcare.
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June 12, 2026NIH grant to fund innovative bladder repair option for children
A UC Davis pediatric urologist and bioengineer are developing grafts designed to grow their own blood supply.
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June 12, 2026Orthopaedic Sports Medicine expands access to advanced shoulder care
UC Davis Health is expanding access to complex shoulder procedures as part of its leading-edge interdisciplinary approach to care.
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June 11, 2026New study looks at pesticide exposure and bladder cancer risk among Hmong farmworkers
UC Davis researchers partner with the Hmong community in Merced to study potential links between pesticide exposure, bladder health and cancer risk among Central Valley farmworkers.
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June 10, 2026Newsweek names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among America’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek magazine and Statista, a global market research and consumer data firm.
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June 10, 2026UC Davis statement on US Department of Justice findings
The UC Davis School of Medicine strongly disagrees with any characterization of its admissions practices as discriminatory or inconsistent with applicable law.
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