News From Around the System

Women who vape are more likely to have low-birthweight babies, study shows

Researchers stress that e-cigarettes are not a healthier alternative to smoking for expectant mothers.

Thomas Rando named director of UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center

The renowned neurologist and stem cell biologist is currently a professor at Stanford University.

UCLA team awarded almost $3 million for safe K-12 return-to-school effort

The NIH-funded project aims to increase COVID-19 testing access and uptake for underserved and vulnerable populations.

UCLA team awarded almost $3 million for safe K-12 return-to-school effort

The NIH-funded project aims to increase COVID-19 testing access and uptake for underserved and vulnerable populations.

First Patients in San Diego County to Receive Lungs with Heart-Stopping Approach

The lung transplant team at UC San Diego Health performed San Diego County’s first transplant surgery with lungs donated after cardiac death, an approach that could mean more opportunities to save the lives of those in critical need of new lungs.

Colorectal Cancer Risk May Increase with Lower Exposure to UVB Light

University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers identified a possible link between inadequate exposure to ultraviolet-B (UVB) light from the sun and an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

Colorectal Cancer Risk May Increase with Lower Exposure to UVB Light

First Patients in San Diego County to Receive Lungs with Heart-Stopping Approach

Method expected to help expand pool of potential donors and shorten recipient wait times

Girl with Nager syndrome receives life-changing care to help her eat, breathe

Born with Nager syndrome, Lily Jones had craniofacial challenges, no ear canals and extremely short forearms at birth. The UC Davis Cleft and Craniofacial team partnered with her and her parents, Nick and Elysia Jones, to help improve her life.

Biomedical scientist is president of neurochemistry society

Seema Tiwari-Woodruff, a professor of biomedical sciences at the UCR School of Medicine, has been installed as president of the American Society for Neurochemistry. Tiwari-Woodruff will serve a two-year term in the position and is the second School of Medicine faculty member to serve in the role.