Promising New Target for Cancer Chemotherapy Identified by UCSD and Swedish Researchers - 12/17/01
J. Esko, Molecular Medicine, Glycobiology, chemotherapy, polyamines

UCSD’s Jeffrey Esko Elected President Of Society for Glycobiology - 12/13/01

Gene Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Identified by UCSD School of Medicine Researchers - 12/05/01
H. Kuo, C. Cheng, K. Chien, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac death, IMM, molecular medicine

Plaque-Forming Protein Seen in Alzheimer’s Linked To Clogged Brain Transportation System - 12/03/01
L. Goldstein,S. Gunawardena, Alzheimers disease, brain plaque

Scientists Find Key To ‘Wasting Syndrome’ Seen In Cancer, AIDS - 11/30/01 M. Chojkier, M. Buck, chronic inflammatory diseases, tumor necrosis factor, albumin

DEA Approves UC Center for Medicinal Cannabis Studies - 11/30/01I. Grant, T. Marcotte, D. Abrams, R. Ellis, J. Corey-Bloom, DEA, CMCR, Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, medicinal cannabis

UCSD Researchers Identify Protein With Dual Role In Regulation of Cellular Processes - 11/29/01
M. Farquhar, B. Zheng, cellular function, normal heart, hormone secretion, kidney function

Low Tar Cigarettes: Evidence Does Not Indicate Benefit to Public Health - 11/27/01
D. Burns, disease risks of smoking, low-tar

Researchers Find That Vitamins May Prevent Repeat Blockage Of The Coronary Artery - 11/26/01
G. Schnyder, cardiology, coronary angioplasty, restenosis, folic acid, B vitamins

Peptide Identified as Natural Antibiotic Providing First Line of Defense Against Bacterial Infection - 11/19/01
R. Gallo, V. Nizet, infectious disease, dermatology, bacteria, infection, peptides, cathelicidins

UCSD Receives HUD Grant To Lead Community Collaborative In City Heights - 11/06/01
V. Reznik, COPC, Community Outreach, HUD, Pediatrics, Moving To Work Program, Ahimsa Project for Safe Families

S.D. Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant Programs Form Part of National Research Network - 11/06/01
E. Ball, BMT, Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Research Network, Translational Oncology Program

Selected NSAIDs Decrease Alzheimer’s Plaque-Forming Protein Without Adverse Effects of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs - 11/02/01  E. Koo, S. Weggen, T. Golde, Alzheimer's, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

UCSD Researchers Suggest Naturally Occurring Molecules May Alleviate Build-Up of Plaque in Parkinson’s Patients - 11/02/01 - E. Masliah, Parkinsons Disease, Lewy bodies, neuroscience, pathology

UCSD Town Hall Meeting on Bioterrorism - 10/30/01
J. Dunford, J. Jacoby, S. Levine, L. Rickman, emergency medicine, DMAT, psychiatry, epidemiology, infectious diseases, September 11, 2001, 9/11

Check out some of the Health Sciences photos from UCSD Open House! - 10/24/01

Researchers Find Cause of Excess Fibrous Tissue Growth And Develop Modified Protein That Blocks It - 10/23/01
M. Chojkier, M. Buck, fibrous tissue, liver fibrosis, cirrhosis

Fire and ice: An altered protein brings fever, chills - 10/23/01
H. Hoffman, autoinflammatory, immune system, Muckle-Wells syndrom, FCAS

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients At Greater Risk for Depression - 10/19/01
S. Brown, macular degeneration, depression, ophthalmology

UCSD Huntington’s Disease Clinic Designated National Center of Excellence - 10/17/01
J. Corey-Bloom, HDSA, Huntington's Disease, neuropsychology

UCSD Faculty Elected to Institute of Medicine - 10/16/01
D. Masys, W. Nyhan, bioinformatics, pediatrics, metabolic diseases

Brain Imaging Research Data Will Be Shared in New Research Network - 10/16/01
M. Ellisman, UCSD Center for Research on Biological Structure, HIH, BIRN, biomedical research, MRI, DNA

In Memoriam: Henry O. Wheeler - 10/15/01

NIGMS Awards "Glue Grant" to Study Cell Talk -10/9/01
A. Varki, J. Paulson, J. Marth, carbohydrates, UCSD Glycobiology Research and Training Center

The Trick Is To Have A Safe Halloween - 10/8/01

First Oral Drug Proven Effective In Treating Primary Pulmonary Hypertension - 10/4/01
R. Channick, PPH, bosentan