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Donut Dash raises funds for UC Davis pediatric patients

UC Davis Health — January 4, 2022

The 14th annual Donut Dash is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at 8:30 a.m. at William Land Park. Funds raised will support the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.

People in front of Donut Dash finish line

Updated: Message from Dean Deas to the UCR SOM Community

UCR Health — January 4, 2022

I write to highlight some updates from the Chancellor’s email of Dec. 31 regarding the precautions UCR is taking in light of the Omicron variant and gatherings that took place over the holidays.

SOM Ed Building

Computer Model of Blood Enzyme May Lead to New Drugs for Cardiovascular Disease

UC San Diego Health — January 3, 2022

Computer simulations from UC San Diego School of Medicine reveal the action mechanism and substrate specificity of an important blood enzyme. These findings open the door for new therapeutics against cardiovascular disease, and further support a unifying theory of phospholipase function.

When Mom Talks, Are Infants with ASD Listening?

UC San Diego Health — January 3, 2022

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine pinpoint the regions of the brain and neural mechanisms responsible for normal or impaired development of a child’s response to baby talk and why infants with autism do not typically respond well.

New research shows violence is broadly felt by millions of Californians

UC Davis Health — January 3, 2022

Researchers at UC Davis Health have shown millions of Californians are indirectly impacted by violence. While relatively few experience violent acts, 64% of surveyed Californians heard gunshots, passed sidewalk memorials or learned about violence through their social networks.

candles flicker outside at night in a makeshift memorial

When Mom Talks, Are Infants with ASD Listening?

UC San Diego Health — January 3, 2022

‘Baby talk’ isn’t just cute gibberish, it’s an innate form of early communication and bonding, but in infants and toddlers with autism, research suggests their brains often don’t tune in

Children’s Virtual Bereavement Art Group starts this month

UC Davis Health — January 3, 2022

The UC Davis Child Life and Creative Art Therapy Department will host “Remembering Together: Virtual Bereavement Art Group,” focusing on grief and processing loss through self-expression and art for children this month.

Girl doing art project through Zoom

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