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MCD Biology News

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Advocating for federal investment in medical research

UC Santa Cruz researchers are sharing examples of how federal funding supports breakthrough innovations in health care.

Eighth US-India Conference to explore dynamic and evolving relationship with a focus on AI, global dynamics, and biomedical breakthroughs

This year’s conference,  US India: Normalization or Reset?, examines how the two countries can review their priorities and either restore normalcy or redefine the relationship for a multipolar world.

UC Santa Cruz ranks among top 25 global public universities in new rankings

UC Santa Cruz’s high placement underscores a growing influence on the global research stage and strengths in areas with significant scientific and societal impact.

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Basic virology research important for childhood health to continue with new NIH funding

The Cortez Lab at UC Santa Cruz studies mucosal microbiology and immunology, with research focused on astroviruses

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UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association announces 2025 UCSC Alumni Awards recipients

Barry J. Bowman, Terri McCullough, Daniel (Nane) Alejandrez, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, and Aviv Elor are the recipients of the 2025 UC Santa Cruz Alumni Awards.

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Upasna Sharma wins McKnight Foundation neurobiology award to study how paternal stress impacts offspring health

Just four research projects nationwide won the 2025 award

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New software promises to make precision genome editing with CRISPR accessible to more researchers

Integration into widely used UCSC Genome Browser makes tool available to entire life-sciences community

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Celebrating the Class of 2025: Innovators, advocates, and future leaders

Highlighting a handful of graduates who are ready to make a difference

Molecular observations by UC Santa Cruz scientists demystify parasitic mind control

Using brain mapping, genetic engineering and machine learning, scientists reveal how parasitic bacteria take over fruit fly brains.



Last modified: Sep 17, 2025