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May 15, 2026Falcon cam update: Three chicks feeding well and on the move
Three peregrine falcon chicks continue to grow in the campus nest; unfortunately, the fourth chick died. Both parents actively share care of the young birds.
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May 14, 2026Cancer patient back to restoring power and his life
UC Davis clinical trial helped Bryan Mazza, a lineman and father of three, triumph over cancer with a bold new attitude that has him running ultra marathons.
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May 14, 2026UC Davis School of Medicine Commencement is Saturday
UC Davis will confer 119 students with Doctor of Medicine degrees on Saturday during the annual commencement ceremony
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May 13, 2026Advancing emphysema care: UC Davis Health offers innovative lung treatment
Some emphysema patients are helping pulmonology researchers test a novel implantable device designed to reduce lung hyperinflation and help them breathe more comfortably.
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May 12, 2026Assistant Professor Alex Fauer receives UC award to advance cancer care for older adults
School of Nursing Assistant Professor Alex Fauer has received an early career recognition award to support his School of Nursing research on improving care for aging cancer patients.
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May 11, 2026UC Davis Health opens the region’s first adult congenital colorectal clinic
New clinic will care for patients with anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, cloacal anomalies and other congenital colorectal and pelvic conditions.
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May 11, 2026Uncovering the root cause of some severe brain diseases in children
A UC Davis team has mapped the structure and mechanics of a critical cellular machine that malfunctions in children with rare, debilitating brain diseases.
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May 08, 2026Why human review is key to the success of AI in health care
Professor Courtney Lyles discusses ways to detect and prevent bias in AI models and how UC Davis Health is building fairer and more reliable AI systems to serve patients and physicians.
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May 08, 2026
Expert Q&A: What is hantavirus and what you need to know
With a recent hantavirus outbreak reported on a cruise ship, infectious diseases expert Dean Blumberg explains what you need to know and how to stay safe.
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May 08, 2026Contrast-enhanced mammography offers clearer view of breast cancer
UC Davis Health expands contrast-enhanced mammography to two more clinics, offering clearer and faster breast cancer detection for patients.
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May 04, 2026Two decades of health equity: How the Center for Reducing Health Disparities became a national model
The UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities marks 20 years of advancing health equity nationwide
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May 04, 2026From farm to Aggie Square: Mobile market brings produce to campus
On select Wednesdays, something fresh is pulling into Aggie Square, and it’s more than just a truck full of produce.
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May 04, 2026Medical Center ranked as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care, Pediatric Care by Money magazine
The annual Money rankings identify hospitals that deliver outstanding clinical outcomes, patient experience and value.
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May 01, 2026Cold hands, warm heart — Researchers solve medical mystery of why TRPM4 mutations affect skin and heart differently
A new UC Davis study solves the mystery of how mutations in the same gene can cause serious heart disease or severe skin disease — but never both.
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April 30, 2026Vascular surgery resident receives grant to develop AI model to assess surgical technical skills
Vascular surgery resident Keenan Gibson has received a grant to develop an AI model that objectively assesses surgical skills, expanding equitable training globally.
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April 29, 2026New national data ranks UC Davis Health among the nation’s top liver transplant programs
New data ranks UC Davis Health among top liver transplant programs, citing superior patient and graft survival, lower waitlist deaths and faster transplant wait times.
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April 29, 2026Identifying genetic causes of blindness in people and macaques
An inherited form of blindness comparable to inherited optic nerve disease in humans was discovered in rhesus macaques. The findings could lead to new treatments.
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April 28, 2026Ralph de Vere White Symposium spotlights young cancer researchers
From high school students to postdoctoral scholars, emerging cancer scientists share leading-edge research and career insights at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center’s annual symposium.
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April 27, 2026Toxic PCBs, sex-biased genes and the developing brain
New studies highlight sex differences in biological responses to PCB exposure and highlight the protective effect of folic acid.
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April 27, 2026A fond farewell: California Tower’s hummingbirds take their final flight
By the time California Tower opens its doors to patients in 2030, its first residents will already have taken flight.
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