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April 2026
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April 08, 2026Inaugural symposium connects UC Davis scientists with biotech leaders
More than 100 students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty members and biotechnology leaders gathered April 3 for the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology’s inaugural symposium, Breaking Boundaries — From Discovery to Intervention.
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April 08, 2026Town Hall Zoom registration now open
UC Davis Health will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 6, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom, featuring a panel of health system leaders sharing key updates and insights.
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Medical CenterApril 08, 2026Falcon starts day with fourth egg
Early Wednesday morning, the mother falcon laid a fourth egg. Will there be a fifth, or is she done for the season?
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School of MedicineApril 08, 2026Transportation problems disrupt dialysis care for patients with kidney failure
Transportation challenges create major barriers for kidney failure patients who receive hemodialysis at a clinic. These disruptions also heavily impact clinic staff.
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GI and Liver HealthApril 08, 2026How UC Davis Health is using AI to improve the quality of colonoscopies
Gastroenterologists are using AI to improve the quality of colonoscopy procedures, track doctor performance more clearly and reduce patients’ risk of developing colorectal cancer.
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April 08, 2026Free career resource fair brings employers, resources to Aggie Square
UC Davis Health’s Anchor Institution Mission (AIM), in partnership with Aggie Square, the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) and the city of Sacramento, will host a Career Resource Fair at Aggie Square on Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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April 08, 2026Photos on the helipad: Trauma team celebrates successful year
The Trauma team recently gathered to celebrate another successful year of providing the highest level of trauma care to the Greater Sacramento region.
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April 08, 2026Meet PathPal: UCPath’s new 24/7 support chatbot
This new AI-powered chatbot provides on-demand guidance and links to trusted resources to help you complete UCPath tasks with ease.
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April 07, 2026Distinguished Professor Simon Cherry received European Society of Molecular Imaging Award
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Simon Cherry received the European Society of Molecular Imaging (ESMI) Award for his outstanding contributions to imaging science.
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April 07, 2026Donate blood on Wednesday, April 15
Nearly 6,000 patients receive life-saving blood transfusions at UC Davis Health each year. That's why we have partnered with the American Red Cross for an employee blood drive on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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April 07, 2026Reusable utensil distribution coming to Lawrence Ellison Café
The Sustainability team will be distributing reusable utensils multiple days between April and June.
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School of MedicineApril 06, 2026UC Davis School of Medicine ranks among top U.S. schools
UC Davis School of Medicine maintains top-tier status in primary care graduate school rankings and strong research funding, advancing physician training and scientific innovation.
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April 06, 2026Update: Masking requirement lifted
Respiratory disease activity has continued to decline, with both influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) at very low levels. Sacramento County Public Health is lifting the masking mandate as of April 6, 2026.
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April 06, 2026Nurse’s family has worked over 180 collective years at UC Davis Health
This family’s longevity with UC Davis tells a deeply personal story about growth, opportunity and why they keep coming back.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceApril 06, 2026Eye drop recall 2026: FDA flags over 3 million bottles; Eye doctors explain what you should know
Over 3 million bottles of eye drops have been recalled. The drops are sold under brand names distributed to nationwide retailers, including Walgreens and CVS.
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Children's HealthApril 06, 2026UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Clinic brings specialty care to children and families across Sacramento region
This community-centered clinic on wheels offers general pediatrics, mental health, developmental-behavioral pediatrics and asthma care.
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April 06, 2026April celebrates Occupational Health Professionals for providing health services to employees
OHN (Occupational Health Nurses) Week is a national observance each April that celebrates and recognizes members of the occupational health nursing profession.
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April 03, 2026Beware of phishing attempts impersonating UC Davis Health executives
UC Davis Health recently identified two phishing attempts targeting employees by impersonating one of our executives.
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April 03, 2026UC Davis Health Ventures appoints Troels Adrian to strengthen industry partnerships and advance the UC Davis Health clinical test bed
UC Davis Health Ventures, part of the Innovation and Economic Development Office at UC Davis, announced the appointment of Troels Adrian as director of industry engagement.
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April 03, 2026March with UC Davis and UC Davis Health at Sacramento Pride 2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 Sacramento Pride March. Employees, students, and families from UC Davis and UC Davis Health are invited to march together in the region’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration.
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April 03, 2026Jennifer Owens receives DAISY Award for extraordinary care
Last week, Jennifer Owens, MSN, CPNP, CNS, of the STEPS Pediatric Palliative Care Team, was honored with a DAISY Award for her outstanding commitment to compassionate, patient- and family-centered care.
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April 02, 2026Construction activity: Underground utility work at 2nd Avenue and 48th Street
Monday, March 23, through Wednesday, April 22, the CUPx team will perform underground utility work at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 48th Street.
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MIND InstituteApril 02, 2026Regulatory T cells altered in children with autism
Two new studies from the UC Davis MIND Institute highlight the possible role of immunosuppressive cells on neuroinflammation and behavior in autistic children.
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April 02, 2026Want to improve your interpersonal skills?
Coaching is for anyone who wants to achieve their goals, find purpose, and thrive. Try an initial strategy session and discover what coaching can do for you.
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April 02, 2026Aggie Square partners release first community benefits progress report highlighting early impact
The University of California, Davis, the city of Sacramento and Wexford Science & Technology today released the inaugural Aggie Square Community Benefits Partnership Agreement (CBPA) Annual Progress Report, highlighting early outcomes and investments tied to the development of the Aggie Square innovation district.
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April 02, 2026
Construction notification: Partial sidewalk and lane closure near FSSB and Aggie Square Garage
Monday, April 6, through Sunday, April 26, the CUPx team will perform an underground utility tie-in that runs from the west side of the FSSB into the ASG driveway.
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April 01, 2026Grab your art supplies! Healing HeARTS staff gallery is back
The rotating gallery celebrates our UC Davis Health community by showcasing the unique artistic talents of staff while promoting creativity, belonging and inspiration.
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April 01, 2026Not just the falcons: A killdeer’s springtime comeback near Aggie Square
Last spring, she won over employees simply by doing what killdeer have done for generations: choosing an unlikely, gravelly patch of ground and calling it home.
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April 01, 2026Free wellness classes available this April
Several wellness activities and events are happening this April, including online Zumba classes, financial well-being lunch and learns, live meditation sessions, menopause workshops and more. Read the article for more details.
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Neurological HealthApril 01, 2026NIH awards $15.8 million to UC Davis Health for major Hispanic-Latino brain health study
The NIH has awarded neurologist and dementia expert Charles DeCarli a $15.85 million grant to support one of the nation’s most extensive studies on brain aging in Hispanic-Latino communities.
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