News From Around the System

Diana Farmer wins top national award for innovative fetal spina bifida stem cell research

UC Davis Health — April 15, 2025

A Q&A with top prenatal surgeon Diana Farmer who won the 2025 Edward H. Ahrens, Jr. Award for her work on spina bifida CuRe clinical trial.

UC Davis Health uses AI models to leave no patient behind

UC Davis Health — April 10, 2025

A multidisciplinary team has created an AI model to predict which patients may benefit from care management services and avoid hospitalization.

Wildfire recovery: What victims say they need most

UC Davis Health — April 9, 2025

Wildfire victims have a range of needs, including mental health support and information about wildfire smoke, according to a UC Davis study.

Overhead view of cars and structures burned by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif.

UCR scientists join elite class of 2024 AAAS fellows

UCR Health — April 9, 2025

A big honor for chemistry and biomedical sciences faculty

Top honors for health care education

UC Davis Health — April 8, 2025

Education programs at UC Davis’s medical and nursing schools excel nationally in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings.

Four medical students in white lab coats that read “UC Davis School of Medicine” converse in front of a book at a library table.

Scoop Scoot ice cream event raises funds for UC Davis Child Life

UC Davis Health — April 7, 2025

The family-friendly, community event June 6 helps raise funds for toys, art supplies and more for children in the hospital.

UC Davis Health launches new cell therapy trial for chronic kidney disease patients

UC Davis Health — April 3, 2025

A new clinical trial at UC Davis Health is investigating cell therapy for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease caused by type 2 diabetes.

UC Davis doctor trains pediatric anesthesiologists in country with critical shortage

UC Davis Health — April 2, 2025

Niroop Ravula’s trip to Zambia is part of UC Davis Health’s long-running commitment to global eye health with Orbis International.

A woman holds a baby on her lap at the University Teaching Hospital – Eye Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.

College student recovers from stroke, sets sights on becoming a doctor

UC Davis Health — April 1, 2025

A college freshman suffered a surprising and debilitating stroke. After exceptional care at UC Davis Medical Center, she's pursuing a career in medicine.

Mobile mammography clinic increases access to lifesaving breast cancer screening

UC Davis Health — March 31, 2025

After a ribbon cutting ceremony, the cancer center’s first mobile mammography clinic hit the road. ‘MobileMammo+’ will increase access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings.

Man with dark hair at podium with pink shirt that reads "MobileMammo+" and others in the audience with pink shirts that read "Early Detection Saves Lives."

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