Aging Grief and the Science of Resilience
As we age, experiences of loss often become more common, but so can our capacity for resilience. Danielle Glorioso, executive director of th...
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The Science of Oncology Innovation
A federally funded clinical trial played a pivotal role in Tom Mugno’s journey after a diagnosis of lymphoma that was not responding to chem...
How Startups are Accelerating Innovation in Women's Health
Vaginal microbiome research may offer new ways to understand infections, fertility, preterm birth and other areas of women’s health. Pita Na...
Becoming a Perinatologist: One Doctor’s Path
Gladys (Sandy) Ramos, M.D., is a UC San Diego Health perinatologist and professor who cares for patients with complex pregnancies, including...
Transforming Brain Health
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, according to the Alzheimer's Association. UC Davis researcher Alyssa Weakley is w...
Social Isolation is a Biological Risk Factor in Recovery after Maternal Birth Injury with Dr. Lindsey Burnett
Social isolation may influence how the body recovers from pelvic floor injury after childbirth. Lindsay Burnett, M.D., Ph.D., assistant prof...
Mechanosensory Control of Pregnancy and Parturition
Mechanical forces may help the body coordinate pregnancy and labor. Yunxiao Zhang, Ph.D., of Scripps Research Institute, examines how PIEZO1...
Behind the Technology That Allowed a Man With ALS to 'Speak' Again
Chancellor May stops by the UC Davis Neuroprosthetics Lab to meet the researchers behind brain-computer interface technology. The technology...
Creating the UC Menopause Collaborative: An Opportunity for Research and Clinical Collaboration
Menopause care is changing as more patients seek evidence-based guidance for symptoms, prevention, and long-term health. Kathryn Macaulay, M...
Multidisciplinary Care of Pregnant Women with Cardiovascular Disease with Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh
Cardiovascular disease is a major threat to maternal health during pregnancy and the peripartum period, particularly for women with preexist...
Label-free AI-enabled Imaging Flow Cytometry for Discovery of Subpopulations of Extravillous Trophoblast from a Stem Cell-based Model of Trophoblast Differentiation
AI-powered cell imaging may help researchers identify biological differences that are difficult or impossible to see by eye. Yu-Hwa Lo, Ph.D...
DM in Pregnancy and AI - Ben Smarr Ph.D. and Sandy Ramos M.D.
Continuous glucose monitoring and wearable data are changing how researchers study pregnancy and women’s health. Gladys (Sandy) Ramos, M.D.,...
Hall of Famer David Justice on Prostate Cancer
For people diagnosed with cancer, patient advocacy can play a vital role throughout the treatment process. At UC San Diego’s annual Prostate...
Improving Early Alzheimers Detection in Women by Integrating Multimodal Data Into Clinical Decision Tools with Iris Broce-Diaz Ph.D.
Alzheimer’s disease can begin developing years before memory and thinking problems become noticeable. Iris Broce-Diaz, Ph.D., of UC San Dieg...
Development of a Non-Invasive Male Fertility Assay for Testicular Sperm Retrieval and Fertility Treatment with Kun Tan Ph.D.
Men with non-obstructive azoospermia may undergo microscopic testicular sperm extraction, or mTESE, without knowing whether sperm will be fo...
Motivating Movement: An Age-Friendly Approach to Pain Mood and Mobility
Chronic pain in older adults can affect mobility, mood, sleep, social connection, and independence. Una Makris, M.D., M.Sc., UC San Diego an...
Pain Assessment and Management for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities
As part of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Chantel Burkitt, Senior Clinical Scientist, and Todd Dalberg, Pediatrician and Pa...
Accessible Theater: Disability Center Stage
As part of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Corinne Melon, Managing Director, Phamaly Theatre Company, talks about accessible...
The Rescue: Centering Autistic Voices in Film
Authentic autism representation begins with listening to autistic people and including them in stories about their lives. Seth Bakke, produc...
Fostering Reproductive Resilience to Climate and Environmental Change
Climate and environmental change affect reproductive health and pregnancy in important ways. Dr. Marya Zlatnik explains how petrochemicals,...