News From Around the System

UC Davis Health tests anti-inflammatory antiviral compound as COVID-19 therapy

Dominik Haudenschild is leading a team of UC Davis researchers testing a new class of anti-inflammatory antiviral compound as a COVID-19 treatment.

This is the dawning of the age of the vaccine passport

The vaccine passport is coming.

Screen 2 Screen: Virtual breast cancer outreach to benefit Asian women

The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center’s virtual breast cancer outreach study called Screen 2 Screen is offering free educational webinars and mammography to lower breast cancer rates in Asian American communities.

Potential COVID-19 treatment identified in UCLA-led lab study

Professors Robert Damoiseaux and Vaithilingaraja Arumugaswami led a collaboration among scientists from the U.S. and Germany.

The facts you should know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Third vaccine OK'd for emergency use is safe, highly effective.

UCI to lead transfer of COVID-19 patient data for federal research

Though Risk is Minuscule, Infection after COVID-19 Vaccination is Possible

Investigators from UC San Diego and UCLA report COVID-19 infection rates for a cohort of health care workers previously vaccinated for the novel coronavirus. Risk of infection is minuscule, but exists.

Though Risk is Minuscule, Infection after COVID-19 Vaccination is Possible

Study of vaccinated health care workers found tiny percentage tested positive, underscoring need for mitigation measures until population has achieved herd immunity through vaccination

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center to help improve national cancer guidelines

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center will help improve national cancer guidelines after being elected into the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. The organization has established more than 80 clinical practice guidelines covering most types of cancer as well as prevention and supportive care.

Young Adult Bereavement Art Group fills critical gap in grieving process, especially during pandemic

While there are many bereavement groups intended for adults and children/teens, this program – offered by UC Davis Hospice and UC Davis Children’s Hospital – serves a segment of our community with unique needs and challenges: young adults.