News From Around the System

Partnership between UCR and City of Hope aims to increase diversity in cancer research

UCR Health — October 23, 2023

$13.7M grant from National Cancer Institute will support several projects on breast and pancreatic cancers

‘One Health’ team cares for people and their pets

UC Davis Health — October 23, 2023

Volunteers from the UC Davis veterinary and nursing schools partner to care for pets and residents of the Knights Landing community.

Four students wearing masks and scrubs stand next to each other outside a medical tent, two holding puppies

Researchers identify ‘switch’ to activate cancer cell death

UC Davis Health — October 23, 2023

UC Davis researchers identified a crucial mechanism that can cause cells to self-destruct. This new ability to trigger cell death could open the door for improved cancer treatments.

an abstract image in light green and purple of interactions at a cellular level.

New Care Model Delivers Hepatitis C Treatment to Most Vulnerable

UCSF Health — October 22, 2023

UCSF researchers developed a new neighborhood-based model of care that brings medicine to people immediately after being diagnosed with hepatitis C.

Homeless People Are 16 Times More Likely to Die Suddenly

UCSF Health — October 22, 2023

A UCSF-led found that people who are experiencing homelessness have a 16-fold higher rate of sudden death from heart attacks, as well as other causes.

New study shows Black patients more likely to be restrained than other racial groups

UC Davis Health — October 20, 2023

A new study found that Black patients are more likely to be physically restrained than adults from other racial groups.

Person laying on gurney wearing hospital gown with legs in restraints

Researchers hope to study protein as an intervention for stroke patients

UC Davis Health — October 20, 2023

UC Davis Health researchers are part of a global study to determine whether giving stroke patients a high dose of a natural protein can improve stroke recovery.