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Warning sign at Imperial Beach, Calif. Photo: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego

A new tool from @scrippsocean.bsky.social forecasts sewage contamination at beaches in the San Diego-Tijuana border region up to five days in advance—helping you avoid health risks and plan safer days by the water. ➡️ bit.ly/3IT740A

Marcia Faustin, M.D. accompanied @usagym.org star Suni Lee as she accepted her ESPY award for Best Comeback! 🩺

Dr. Faustin completed her graduate medical training in our
@ucsandiego.bsky.social Dept of Family Medicine (residency in family medicine ('13-'16); fellowship in sports medicine ('16-'17)

NIH funding generates double the return in biomedical revenue. Budget cuts threaten new medicines, patents, and life-saving treatments.

#ResearchFunding #SaveResearchFunding #UCSanDiego #UCSD #NIH

Meenakshi Wadhwa, courtesy of ASU News

We are thrilled to announce that Meenakshi Wadhwa will serve as the Vice Chancellor for Marine Sciences, Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Dean of the School of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at @ucsandiego.bsky.social!

Promotional graphic for 'The Science of Story' event at UC San Diego, happening July 22-27, 2025. Features an image of the campus at twilight with a vibrant graphic overlay depicting a storm, emphasizing the blend of art, science, and storytelling. The text announces music, conversations, workshops, movies, and more.

Explore the intersection of art, science, and storytelling at the second annual The Science of Story at UC San Diego! Learn more: artpower.ucsd.edu/scienceofsto...

#ComicCon #SanDiego #UCSD #UCSanDiego

YouTube video by University of California The University of California: Boldly Californian

The University of California provides transformative educational opportunities, life-saving health care and research that moves our state forward and powers our economy.

Stand with UC for the future of California: bit.ly/46LvcMo

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Throwing it back to the 80s on campus. 😎🩺

📸 @ucsandiego.bsky.social School of Medicine Yearbooks

Survey: A Third of Californians Use Cannabis, But Many Don’t Know the Risks - Qualcomm Institute A new landmark survey of more than 5,000 Californians found that while over a third of Californians use cannabis and the majority use it for symptom relief, most do not consult with their doctor for a...

New @ucsandiego.bsky.social survey: ~37% of Californians used cannabis in the past 3 months—yet many aren't aware of key risks, e.g. impaired driving. The researchers from #ucsd 's #qualcomminstitute and school of public health note the need for targeted education. Read more: tinyurl.com/438stwz9

New research from @ucsandiego.bsky.social and @uttyler.bsky.social finds colistin, a 'last resort' antibiotic, remains effective against drug-resistant bacteria in conditions that mimic the human body, a significant discovery in the fight against drug-resistant infections.

🗞️ go.ucsd.edu/3U0VkLD

Promotional banner for UC San Diego, featuring the Geisel Library at dusk with clouds in the sky, celebrating its ranking as #6 Public University by Princeton Review's Best Value Colleges 2025.

UC San Diego holds strong at No. 6 among the nation’s top public universities for value, according to Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges of 2025! 💙🔱

Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4eAEBZ0

#UCSD #UCSanDiego #CollegeRankings

In his new book, "Crave: The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer", prof. Raphael Cuomo, Ph.D. explores how addictions to sugar and excessive screen time could be reshaping our biology to make us more susceptible to cancer.

Full article in @telegraphnews.bsky.social
➡️ archive.ph/P2rfn

Formerly Padres Pedal the Cause, Curebound Cancer Challenge is expanding this year to the UC San Diego campus.

UC San Diego will host the Curebound Cancer Challenge on Aug. 2, with cancer patients, survivors, doctors, researchers, families and friends all coming together to raise critical funds for cancer research. ➡️ bit.ly/4lvH9Kp

MaddieBio: How a Father’s Love Drives Cutting-Edge Science When doctors didn’t have the answers he needed for his daughter, Gavenraj Sodhi found them himself; UC San Diego was there to help.

@ucsandiego.bsky.social is not just a place for students to learn or researchers to make discoveries. It's a cornerstone of the #community, a driver of #economicgrowth & a destination for innovative #healthcare solutions & resources. #biotech #talentfoundry

In the early '90's, #UCSanDiego researchers played a critical role in getting a revolutionary stroke treatment into the clinic. Research nurse Karen Rapp, who helped run the now-famous trial, explains the impact of the tPA study and how the
NIH supported this historic effort.

Four medical professionals are engaged in a discussion around a clipboard in a hospital corridor.

Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)—a blood clot-busting medication with roots in a @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social laboratory—transformed the landscape of stroke care. Learn how time, commitment and funding paved the way for this lifesaving treatment: bit.ly/444qTKw

Performers in cultural attire playing drums and dancing at an indoor event

The Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration served as both a joyful celebration of Black excellence, creativity and impact, and a solemn remembrance. The campus community commemorated the holiday with inspired dialogue, food, performance and more. ➡️ bit.ly/44oUsFs

Two graduate smiling, wearing sashes and UC San Diego regalia, standing outdoors on a sunny day.

Mother. Daughter. Graduates. Tritons. 💙💛

Angie Padua and her daughter Au’Breana Smith made UC San Diego history in their own way—walking the Revelle College stage side by side as proud graduates.

“Here’s to new beginnings, bold dreams and a future full of purpose!” —Au’Breana Smith

Ancient Carbon Dioxide Burps Once Devastated Our Oceans, and Could Do So Again Learn more about a sequence of increases in the carbon dioxide in our ancient atmosphere, which can tell us about our oceans’ future.

🌊 Ancient “burps” of CO₂ ago triggered ocean anoxia, killing bottom‑dwelling life. Today’s CO₂ surge is happening faster, raising the risk of repeating deadly marine events. Using Scripps FAQs, @discovermag.bsky.social dives deeper into this topic. ⬇️

Two Japanese spider crabs facing each other underwater, surrounded by rocky substrate.

🦀 Legs. For. Days. 🦀 With a leg span that can reach upwards of 12 feet from claw to claw, the #JapaneseSpiderCrab is the largest living crab worldwide. 🤯 This cool crustacean has ten legs, eight for walking and two with claws!

📸: @ucsandiego.bsky.social photographer Erik Jepsen

Two graduates smile and embrace

Joy and pride underscored All Campus Commencement, with the Class of 2025 honored for their strength, resiliency and dedication through an inspiring and engaging speech by UC San Diego alumnus Mark Allen. 🔱🎓

View our video recap: bit.ly/4k9grWW

graduates in caps and gowns celebrate with hands in air

A surprise drone show capped off All Campus Commencement, celebrating the Class of 2025 with sky-lit campus icons. Alumnus & IRONMAN champion Mark Allen urged graduates to pay attention to what calls to them as it just might lead to their next pursuit. ➡️ bit.ly/3SYr8k1

Cutting-Edge Technology Expands Dictionary of Human Metabolism Researchers at UC San Diego are using state-of-the-art science to translate the hidden language of human metabolism.

Scientists at UC San Diego have identified 777 previously unknown molecules that may link gut microbes to metabolism, immunity and disease.

#UCSD #UCSanDiego #Microbiome #Metabolism

UC San Diego’s Class of 2025: Looking Back Read more about some of our exceptional graduates.

🎓You want more rad @ucsandiego.bsky.social grads? You got it!

From continuing education at top institutions to focusing on sustainable development and advocacy, Scripps Oceanography graduates are prepped to make a positive impact on our planet. Meet a few of them here. ⬇️

UC San Diego Receives $2.45M from InnerScience to Accelerate Research on the Effects of Meditation The University of California San Diego has received $2.45 million from InnerScience Research Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding studies on the biological and physical effects of medit...

UC San Diego received $2.45M from InnerScience to support meditation research on the mind-body connection.

🧠 Learn more: bit.ly/4jOwk4I

Promotional banner announcing UC San Diego Alumni Ashvin Bachireddy and Elad Gil as named to Forbes' 2025 Midas List, featuring headshots of both individuals beside the text "The Midas List - The World's Best Venture Capital Investors in 2025".

Congratulations to UC San Diego alumni Ashvin Bachireddy and Elad Gil on being named to the 2025 Forbes Midas List! 👏 The 24th Annual Midas List highlights the top venture capitalist investors in the world.

Learn more: bit.ly/4mDfDw0

Group of joyful graduates in caps and gowns celebrating, with some wearing leis and holding diplomas, at an outdoor graduation ceremony.

A group of joyful graduates in caps and gowns, celebrating at an outdoor UC San Diego commencement at night. Some are waving their hands and smiling broadly.

Graduates from UC San Diego celebrating outdoors with diplomas in hand, smiling and tossing graduation caps.

Two graduates hug joyfully at their commencement ceremony, holding yellow roses and wearing black caps and gowns.

Here’s to those who made your UC San Diego experience unforgettable. 🫶 🎓

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Tritons Forever. 🔱✨ We’re taking a trip through the archives and looking back at the Commencements of decades past. ⏮️🎓

We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2025 this weekend and welcome them into the alumni family!

📸: Images sourced from UC San Diego Library Digital Collections

In June, this 10-story, cold-formed steel-framed building will be put to the test at the UC San Diego outdoor earthquake simulator. This is the latest in a long line of tests that have made our infrastructure more resilient from earthquakes. Photo by David Baillot/ UC San Diego

Twenty years of research on one of the world’s largest earthquake simulators has improved the safety of buildings, bridges and other infrastructure. Take a look back at seismic breakthroughs throughout the history of UC San Diego’s shake table. ➡️ bit.ly/3HD2Edo

Corgi in a grad cap in front of Geisel Library with a “UCSD” sign and blue graduation sash.

Corgis and Commencement season? Name a better duo — we’ll wait. 🐕🎓

Photos via: @mrfoxthecorgi on Instagram

#NationalCorgiDay #UCSD #UCSanDiego #UCSD2025

Researchers at UC San Diego, led by Professor Trey Ideker (right) are included in a $142 million initiative from ARPA-H with the goal of creating adaptive and personalized cancer treatments. As part of the new project, Ideker will lead a team developing "digital tumors" to help match patients with the right treatment and predict the evolution of their disease. Photo Credit: UC San Diego Health Sciences/University Communications

UC San Diego researchers have been awarded up to $23.6 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop new AI-powered tools that match patients with breast, lung or colon cancer to the most effective therapies. ➡️ bit.ly/43sg8Bv