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Record funding for @UCDavisMed : $439M in external research support in FY 2025-26, up 32% from last year. Grant awards fuel discoveries in cancer, dementia, clinical trials and more. A powerful investment in science that improves lives. @UCDavisHealth
#FromLabsToLives
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Pope Leo’s lung cancer was caught early, and doctors say early detection is key to surviving the deadliest type of cancer worldwide. UC Davis Health experts have been using two innovative technologies to improve lung biopsies with real-time 3D imaging. youtube.com/watch?v=y1wvzdfi…
Squishy toys are popular sensory toys for kids. But some may pose safety risks. Our experts explain what parents should know about squishy toy safety, what to look for before buying one and how to reduce potential risks: health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cult…
Congratulations to neurosurgeon David Brandman on receiving the 2026 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award! His groundbreaking research aims to restore speech for stroke survivors through brain-computer interface technology. Learn more: health.ucdavis.edu/news/head… #FromLabstoLives
Heading to Aftershock this weekend Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable. Our otolaryngologists advise you to wear earplugs and take breaks from being close to the speakers to protect your hearing. Video ID: Bhuskute speaks to the camera. A montage of various concerts plays.
"Prolonged exposure to loud or obnoxious noise can damage your hair cells in your cochlea. As we age, this can actually cause what we call noise-induced hearing loss," said pediatric otolaryngologist Aditi Bhuskute.
A new look for the @UCDavisChildren is taking flight! We unveiled a new graphic identity, an homage to our beloved peregrine falcons, that will serve as a symbol of joy and comfort to pediatric patients and their families.
Video ID: People are in a hallway at the unveiling.
"This new graphic is more than a design. It reflects who we are as a children’s hospital and, most importantly, the children and families we serve," said Satyan Lakshminrusimha, Pediatrician-in-Chief of the UC Davis Health Children’s Hospital.
Rabies is a rare but extremely serious viral infection that is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms affecting the brain develop. Dr. Dean Blumberg explains how rabies spreads, the symptoms to watch for and what to do after a possible exposure: health.ucdavis.edu/news/head…
Honoring the world's real superheroes alongside our #IndomitablePartner @SacRepublicFC! Yesterday, we celebrated Superhero Night in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Video ID: Clips from the game, attendees grabbing superhero masks and posing with superheroes.
UC Davis marks the loss of a tremendous friend and visionary with the passing of Ernest E. Tschannen. Tschannen died recently at the age of 101. He was a philanthropist who donated millions to worthy causes, including UC Davis Health. health.ucdavis.edu/news/head…
ALT Ernest E. Tschannen stands in front of his namesake building in October 2022. He wears square black glasses and a black zip-up jacket and light blue shirt, standing in front of a beige building with silver lettering that says," Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute" and with a triangular arrow pointing left.
We're thrilled to share that UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report!
We ranked 8th in California and 9th in the Pacific Region. health.ucdavis.edu/news/head… Image: A patient and provider in an exam room.
ALT A pediatric patient and healthcare provider in an exam room. A U.S. News & World Report badge and UC Davis Children's Hospital logo are overlaid on the image.
Congratulations to our Public Affairs and Marketing team on their third Emmy win for a documentary about a kitten whose surgery could help advance treatment for babies with hydrocephalus!
Image: Christopher Nelson and Pamela Wu on the Emmy Awards red carpet.
ALT From left, Christopher Nelson and Pamela Wu on the Emmy Awards red carpet. The UC Davis Health documentary was awarded the 2026 NorCal Emmy in the category of Health/Medical - News or Long Form Content.
"We share this award with our leadership, medical and research teams and Viggo's family. They gave us the time and access to tell the story of the kitten who could change neurosurgery," said Pamela Wu, director of news and media relations.
Alongside Wu, Chris Nelson, senior video content producer and Kevin Ulrich, contributing photographer, received the Northern California Emmy Award in the Health/Medical - News or Long Form Content category. Watch the Emmy-winning documentary here: youtube.com/watch?v=Qw7zh5JG… @ucdavis
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UC Davis biomedical engineering students turned an alum’s sketch into a medical device prototype. Working with clinicians and industry experts, the team won the 2026 Big Bang! Competition.
Read more: ow.ly/NLCh50ZCueO
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ALT The team poses for a group photo, holding their prototype and a large check after winning first place.
Many medical terms in healthcare can be confusing, especially when choosing a primary care provider. For example, understanding the difference between family medicine and internal medicine can help you find the right care for you. health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cult…
