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Julie St. John Endowed Chair in Gynecologic Oncology Established at UC San Diego

Health & Behavior

Ramez N. Eskander, MD ’06, has been named the inaugural holder of the Julie St. John Endowed Chair in Gynecologic Oncology at UC San Diego, which was established by grateful patient, Julie St. John.

Julie St. John Endowed Chair in Gynecologic Oncology Established at UC San Diego

First-of-its-kind Cleanroom Turns Inventions into Devices Ready for FDA Approval

Health & Behavior

The first good manufacturing practices facility located on a university campus in the United States opened this fall at the University of California San Diego. The space is dedicated to building devices that can be implanted in the human body – especially for neurological applications.

First-of-its-kind Cleanroom Turns Inventions into Devices Ready for FDA Approval

Could Gene Therapy Treat a Deadly Heart Condition That Targets Young Athletes?

Health & Behavior

A UC San Diego-led team found that gene therapy to restore a single heart protein shows promise for improving multiple forms of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, a deadly condition that targets young athletes.

Could Gene Therapy Treat a Deadly Heart Condition That Targets Young Athletes?

Philip A. Weissbrod Selected Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology

Milestones

Philip A. Weissbrod, MD, professor of otolaryngology, has been selected as the inaugural chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, effective January 1, 2026.

Photo of Philip Weissbrod standing outside of the hospital pavilion.
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Take a deeper look into the remarkable stories of our changemakers and community-builders, our cutting-edge research, and the global influence of UC San Diego.

Campus & Community

From exciting athletics programs and campus events, to our latest contributions to cutting-edge research—UC San Diego is a vibrant community of creators and innovators, making a positive impact both in San Diego and beyond.

Smarter Work Starts Here: Top Tips Save Time and Improve Efficiency in 2026

At Work

As we welcome the New Year, many of us set goals to work smarter, not harder. UC San Diego’s Operational Strategic Initiatives (OSI) offers tips and provides services designed to streamline processes and save time. 

Bringing the Ocean Within Reach: Connecting Students and Communities to Ocean Conservation

Science & Environment

A California Natural Resources Agency Youth Community Access grant enables UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Division of Extended Studies to expand a Conservation Leadership program for underserved highschoolers.

CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium Officially Launches

Campus News

The University of California San Diego is joining a new alliance uniting higher education institutions from California and Baja California, the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium (CHEC).

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