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March 05, 2026Daylight saving time triggers more migraines, cuts deep sleep
The annual transition to Daylight Saving Time reduces deep sleep and is associated with more migraines, according to UC Davis Health researchers.
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March 05, 2026
Patient selected as 2026 National Children’s Miracle Network Champion
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that Shine Arslanian has been selected as a 2026 National Children’s Miracle Network Champion.
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March 04, 2026Teenage daughter’s bone marrow saves dad’s life
After years of fearing and delaying treatment for a blood disease, Hai Trinh finally got a bone marrow transplant — from his 17-year-old child.
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March 04, 2026Nursing graduate receives UC Davis Young Alumni Award
Aron King, School of Nursing master's-degree leadership alumnus and PhD candidate, is awarded the UC Davis Young Alumni Award from the California Aggie Alumni Association.
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March 02, 2026March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — wear blue on Friday, March 6!
Colorectal cancer is now the No. 1 cancer killer in adults under 50. Early screening and recognizing symptoms help save lives and prevent advanced disease.
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February 26, 2026St. Baldrick’s creates shear shenanigans while supporting young cancer warriors
Cancer center invites community to “Brave the Shave” March 14 to go bald while raising money for vital childhood cancer research.
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February 26, 2026First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds
A UC Davis Health research team has safely performed the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, according to results from Phase 1 of an ongoing clinical trial. These results have been published today in The Lancet.
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February 25, 2026UC Davis medical school among nation’s best in NIH funding
The UC Davis School of Medicine is among the nation’s top-NIH funded medical schools, with about $233 in grants, in latest Blue Ridge Institute ranking
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February 24, 2026
‘I feel seen.’ One family shares their autism research experience
UC Davis’ “From Labs to Lives” effort highlights the human impacts of federally funded scientific research
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February 24, 2026UC Davis Health performs first atrial leadless pacemaker implant in Fontan patients
UC Davis Health has achieved a medical first that brings new hope to congenital heart patients born with a single ventricle.
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February 23, 2026Researchers develop new platform to define protein function in extracellular vesicles
UC Davis has developed a platform to isolate the surface proteins of extracellular vesicles, or EVs. This research is a significant step toward building tools that transform EVs into next-generation drugs for cancer and other diseases.
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February 20, 2026Spirit Halloween donates $111,908 to UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department
Spirit Halloween has donated $111,908 to the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
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February 19, 2026$2 million grant fuels UC Davis fight against pancreatic cancer
UC Davis received a $2 million research grant to detect pancreatic cancer earlier, giving patients hope and better chances for survival.
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February 19, 2026UC Davis Medical Center Echocardiography Lab earns reaccreditation
The medical center’s Echocardiography Lab earned renewed IAC accreditation for its safe, accurate and high-quality heart imaging and team’s dedication to excellent patient care.
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February 18, 2026
Beyond doubt, across borders
School of Nursing Associate Professor Charleen Singh has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar and will travel to Indonesia for a five-month teaching appointment at a university.
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February 17, 2026Cancer center launches the newest online edition of Synthesis magazine
The winter issue of Synthesis magazine showcases new oncologists joining UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center along with innovative treatments, exciting research and inspiring patient stories.
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February 17, 2026Easter basket donations needed for hospitalized children
You can help bring a smile to kids staying at UC Davis Children’s Hospital during Easter by donating goodies to include in their Easter baskets via a designated Amazon wish list.
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February 13, 2026
Virtual reality exam checks eye health and screens for early signs of Alzheimer’s
UC Davis researchers are using virtual reality to make eye exams easier for seniors and to investigate whether it can detect early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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February 13, 2026Scientists test “smart” nanotech to target cancer tumors with more precision
UC Davis scientists are researching “smart” nanoparticles that anchor to tumors and enable on‑demand delivery of cancer‑fighting therapies, boosting precision while protecting healthy tissue.
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February 12, 2026Exposure to intense wildfire smoke during pregnancy may be linked to increased likelihood of autism
A new study finds that exposure to intense wildfire smoke events during pregnancy may increase likelihood of autism diagnosis in children.
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