Latest News
June 2026
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Medical CenterJune 16, 2026Falcon update: From fluff to flight
The UC Davis Health peregrine falcons are entering an exciting new phase, and this year’s chicks now have names.
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Violence PreventionJune 16, 2026Data suggests ‘red flag’ laws are linked to sustained reductions in arrests
Individuals issued extreme risk protection orders, also known as “red flag” laws, had lower arrest rates during the order — and even after it expired.
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Neurological HealthJune 16, 2026Neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky wins prestigious Pew Biomedical Scholar Award
UC Davis neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky will join the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences to continue his work studying how the brain encodes speech and language.
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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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Children's HealthJune 15, 2026UC Davis pediatrics leader appointed to American Academy of Pediatrics’ national committee
Pediatrician-in-chief Satyan Lakshminrusimha will serve on a national committee that advises the American Academy of Pediatrics board of directors on child health financing issues.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJune 12, 2026School of Nursing honors graduates and certificate recipients at commencement
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing honors 171 graduates and certificate recipients prepared to lead, serve and shape what’s next in healthcare.
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Children's HealthJune 12, 2026NIH grant to fund innovative bladder repair option for children
A UC Davis pediatric urologist and bioengineer are developing grafts designed to grow their own blood supply.
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Orthopaedic CareJune 12, 2026Orthopaedic Sports Medicine expands access to advanced shoulder care
UC Davis Health is expanding access to complex shoulder procedures as part of its leading-edge interdisciplinary approach to care.
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Cancer CareJune 11, 2026New study looks at pesticide exposure and bladder cancer risk among Hmong farmworkers
UC Davis researchers partner with the Hmong community in Merced to study potential links between pesticide exposure, bladder health and cancer risk among Central Valley farmworkers.
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Children's HealthJune 10, 2026Newsweek names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among America’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek magazine and Statista, a global market research and consumer data firm.
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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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ResearchJune 09, 2026Decoding Dementia
The multi-year initiative is a collaboration between Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Brittany Dugger and Child Family Professor in Engineering Chen-Nee Chuah.
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Public HealthJune 03, 2026Air pollution may be harming your brain’s ‘encyclopedia’
A new study finds higher long-term exposure to fine air pollution (PM2.5) is linked to lower semantic memory — the type of memory used for facts, words and general knowledge.
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Cancer CareJune 02, 2026UC Davis Cancer Care Network expands rural access with new oncology team at Marshall
UC Davis Cancer Care Network expands access in El Dorado County, adding oncologist and nurse practitioner to deliver treatments, clinical trials and compassionate care locally.
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Violence PreventionJune 01, 2026Survey shows little shift in Americans’ views on political violence
Despite ongoing polarization in the U.S., a large, nationally representative survey of adults finds support for political violence remained largely stable from mid‑2024 to mid‑2025.
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Emergency CareJune 01, 2026From the Emergency Department to the Capitol: A doctor’s impact beyond the bedside
Emergency physician Ellen Shank used a UC Davis Health policy fellowship to translate frontline experience into legislation that expands medication access and improves patient care.
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May 2026
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Emergency CareMay 29, 2026Naloxone use during cardiac arrest linked to improved survival
A new study found naloxone use during out of hospital cardiac arrest was associated with higher survival, restored circulation and neurological outcomes.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 28, 2026
UC Davis launches first long-term U.S. study led by nurses on humanoid robots in dementia care
UC Davis nursing researchers begin first‑in‑the‑U.S. longitudinal study exploring how humanoid social robot Abi, from Andromeda Robotics, supports connection in dementia care.
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Orthopaedic CareMay 27, 2026Spine surgery with custom lumbar implants helps woman move again without pain
After a spinal condition limited her mobility, Ailene Voisin regained movement when UC Davis surgeon Safdar Khan used new technology to reduce her pain.
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Infectious DiseasesMay 27, 2026
Expert Q&A: What is Ebola, and how UC Davis Health is uniquely prepared to evaluate and treat it
Infectious diseases expert explains Ebola’s symptoms, transmission, risks and treatments, highlighting how UC Davis Health is prepared to safely manage the virus and protect communities.
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MIND InstituteMay 27, 2026UC Davis MIND Institute seeks research partners in the community
The UC Davis MIND Institute is partnering with community members to make sure research and care meet the needs of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities
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Children's HealthMay 22, 2026New research provides important insights into diabetic ketoacidosis
Study identifies inflammatory profile associated with sometimes fatalUC Davis Health researchers have identified many of the inflammatory molecules that increase during diabetic ketoacidosis. These findings could help clinicians determine why complications occur during treatment.
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Cancer CareMay 21, 2026Cancer center lung experts help create new national guidelines for safe CT lung cancer screening
UC Davis Health experts helped develop national guidelines for post–CT lung cancer screening care, advancing early detection, safer treatment standards and patient outcomes.
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May 19, 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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Cancer CareMay 19, 2026Cancer center honors strength and hope on National Cancer Survivors Day, June 4
The cancer center marks National Cancer Survivors Day on June 4, celebrating survivors and providing cancer experts offering guidance, support and resources.
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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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Neurological HealthMay 18, 2026From paralysis to cheer practice: Neurosurgeons help Emily “be a kid again”
Emily Roberts awoke one morning with her left leg paralyzed. She was airlifted to UC Davis Children’s Hospital, where neurosurgeons performed three surgeries to get her walking (and jumping!) again.
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Cancer CareMay 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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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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Lung HealthMay 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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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 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 cares for patients with anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, cloacal anomalies and other congenital colorectal and pelvic conditions.
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Children's HealthMay 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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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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Infectious DiseasesMay 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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Cancer CareMay 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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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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Children's HealthMay 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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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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Health and TechnologyApril 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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GI and Liver HealthApril 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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Eye Health and Vision ScienceApril 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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Cancer CareApril 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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MIND InstituteApril 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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Medical CenterApril 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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MIND InstituteApril 24, 2026David Amaral receives INSAR Lifetime Achievement Award for autism research
David Amaral, distinguished professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from INSAR.
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Awards and HonorsApril 21, 2026Three UC Davis leaders inducted as Fellows of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science
Frederick Meyers, Brad Pollock and Sandra Taylor have been inducted into the inaugural class of Fellows of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science.
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Medical CenterApril 16, 2026Conversations that matter: Making advance care planning standard care
UC Davis Health improved advance care planning through systemwide, team‑based efforts, boosting document completion rates, advancing equity and ensuring care aligns with patients’ values.
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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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Diabetes and EndocrinologyApril 15, 2026Do low thyroid hormone levels contribute to heart dysfunction?
Endocrinology clinicians examined patients with myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, to better understand the role of thyroid hormones in cardiac contractility.
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