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June 2026
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Neurological HealthJune 15, 2026Brain-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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School of MedicineJune 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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May 2026
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School of MedicineMay 29, 2026School of Medicine celebrates students, residents, faculty and staff with annual awards
The UC Davis School of Medicine recognized more than 100 students, residents, faculty and staff for outstanding contributions to the medical school as part of its annual awards.
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School of MedicineMay 18, 2026UC Davis School of Medicine celebrates its largest graduating class
UC Davis honored 119 students with a new suffix over the weekend — Doctor of Medicine — during the School of Medicine’s 55th commencement ceremony
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School of MedicineMay 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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ResearchMay 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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School of MedicineMay 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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ResearchMay 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 2026
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School of MedicineApril 15, 2026How the School of Medicine built a primary care pipeline to address physician shortages
UC Davis graduates a higher share of primary care physicians than most medical schools, which expands access and addresses shortages in underserved California communities.
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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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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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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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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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March 2026
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School of MedicineMarch 31, 2026School of Medicine students spotlight global health inequities affecting displaced communities
UC Davis Health hosted a conference spotlighting major health gaps facing displaced communities worldwide and strategies to address them.
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School of MedicineMarch 26, 2026Two researchers elected as AAAS Fellows for shaping science of neurological conditions
Two UC Davis School of Medicine faculty members have joined a century-long legacy of distinguished UC Davis AAAS fellows.
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MIND InstituteMarch 25, 2026New MIND Institute pathway connects HBCU students with research careers
The UC Davis MIND Institute is offering a summer research pathway program for students from Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically Black university.
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School of MedicineMarch 20, 2026
Match Day reveals life-changing news for 121 UC Davis medical students
Cheers, tears and relief mark Match Day as 121 students discover where they will train and take the next step toward becoming physicians.
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School of MedicineMarch 19, 2026How an imbalanced gut microbiome worsens chronic kidney disease
Researchers have identified how chronic kidney disease turbocharges E. coli toxin production, worsening the disease. An investigational drug might break the destructive feedback loop.
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Health and TechnologyMarch 11, 2026Pilot program in emergency medicine department trains residents to use AI tool
The Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Medical Center is implementing a pilot program to teach its residents to use note-taking technology that faculty physicians have already implemented in their clinics.
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February 2026
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ResearchFebruary 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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School of MedicineFebruary 04, 2026David J. Segal appointed chair of Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
David J. Segal, known for advances in gene-editing technologies, has been appointed chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine.
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December 2025
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Neurological HealthDecember 22, 2025New endowed professorship will expand impact of light-based technologies in health care
Laura Marcu, professor in the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Biomedical Engineering and director of NCIBT, has been appointed to the Endowed Professorship of Neurosurgical Research.
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School of MedicineDecember 10, 2025Wendy Marie Campana appointed chair of Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy
Wendy Marie Campana has been appointed chair of the UC Davis Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy.
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Stem CellsDecember 08, 2025UC Davis Health designated as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence
UC Davis Health is now designated as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence for its leadership in providing research and expert care for people with rare diseases.
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Neurological HealthDecember 02, 2025A neurologist’s personal call to study, treat and educate about Parkinson’s disease
Neurologist and movement disorders expert Norika Malhado-Chang dedicates her life to studying and treating Parkinson’s disease as a tribute to her mother who passed away from the disease.
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OtolaryngologyDecember 01, 2025UC Davis Health opens new temporal bone lab
The Otolaryngology Department has opened a state-of-the-art temporal bone lab for team members to refine techniques for complex ear and skull base surgeries.
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November 2025
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Awards and HonorsNovember 19, 2025Kenneth W. Kizer awarded the 2025 David Rall Medal by the National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine awarded UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emeritus Kenneth W. Kizer the 2025 David Rall Medal for his exemplary service.
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ResearchNovember 17, 2025The Society for Neuroscience honors UC Davis researcher with top early career award
UC Davis neuroscientist Maitreyee Wairagkar was awarded The Society for Neuroscience’s early career award, in recognition of her outstanding research on brain-computer interface.
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Mental HealthNovember 10, 2025Low choline levels in the brain associated with anxiety disorders
UC Davis Health researchers found that levels of choline, an essential nutrient, are about 8% lower in the brains of people with anxiety disorders.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceNovember 04, 2025Cornea recipient shares journey, gratitude during Eye Donation Month
Christine Lichti, a pediatric critical care nurse, shares how corneal disease affected her vision and how two donors' selfless gifts changed her life.
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School of MedicineNovember 03, 2025UC Davis School of Medicine expands program to train rural doctors into Northern California
UC Davis launches Rural ACE-PCP to train medical students in Shasta, Nevada, and Humboldt counties and expand the rural primary care and psychiatry workforce
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October 2025
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School of MedicineOctober 17, 2025Two decades of dedication: UC Davis Health and Sacramento County transform access to care
A unique pathway in the UC Davis Health internal medicine residency program is transforming the health of medically underserved patients and reshaping the primary care workforce.
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Lung HealthOctober 15, 2025UC Davis receives federal grant to support research for medical and veterinary residents
UC Davis has received the nation’s first federal R38 grant to boost training for residents in both internal medicine and veterinary medicine.
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ResearchOctober 03, 2025Newly recognized pathway could protect diabetics from hypoglycemia
A new study by the University of California, Davis, shows how cells work together to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar.
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ResearchOctober 02, 2025Psilocybin increased postpartum anxiety and depressive symptoms in animal model
Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health conditions, but a new mouse study indicates it may pose risks during and after pregnancy.
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