Science & Technology

Teams of researchers from 12 health systems, 202 hospitals, use novel data collection methods to collaborate on research  UC Davis Health is collaborating with many other health systems in a data consortium aimed at answering specific questions about COVID-19. Researchers, clinicians and the general public are encouraged to submit their questions to COVID19questions.org, where teams […]

In an effort to highlight the work of UC Davis’ researchers, The California Aggie is showcasing a series featuring women who have been contributing to a better understanding of COVID-19 Although the current nasal swab used to test for COVID-19 has proven to be effective, one might wonder if there could be a more comfortable […]

Health experts give advice on how to mitigate the effects of influenza and COVID-19 Several factors will affect how this flu season will unfold, according to Dean Blumberg, the chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. On one hand, Blumberg expects there to be an increased transmission of the coronavirus starting in […]

Climate crisis induces hazardous air quality across California As wildfires ravage California, decimating homes and habitats, smoke blankets the state. This past month, multiple counties—including Solano and Yolo Counties—sent out alerts of unhealthy air quality. As the Air Quality Index (AQI) rose above 200, it became dangerous for everyone, not just those in sensitive groups, […]

Physical features like thick bark, tall crowns helped redwoods survive fire in California’s oldest state park Firefighters have made great strides in containing the SCU, LNU and CZU complex fires, but Californians face a new challenge: returning to burned areas and processing the destruction of homes, infrastructure and outdoor spaces in their communities. For those […]

In an effort to showcase the work of UC Davis’ researchers, The California Aggie will be starting a series featuring women who have been contributing to a better understanding of COVID-19 When we hear the words ‘COVID-19 research,’ vaccine development and antibody testing are often the first thoughts to pop up in our minds. Yet, […]

In an effort to showcase the work of UC Davis’ researchers, The California Aggie will be starting a series featuring women who have been contributing to a better understanding COVID-19 “Nobody gets a hundred percent on my tests.” When JoAnn Yee, the manager of the Primate Assay Laboratory at the California National Primate Research Center, […]

Frequency of lightning, lack of precipitation are other factors that helped ignite some of the 700 wildfires across the state  In the last few weeks, Northern California has been set ablaze by nearly 14,000 lightning strikes, leading to thousands of residents being evacuated and some of the largest wildfires in California’s history. The sheer number […]

Ventilator created with goal of 80% functionality for 10% of cost compared to commercially available device In response to the national shortage of ventilators across the country, UC Davis biomedical engineers and clinicians have collaboratively developed an automated low-cost portable ventilator. The device has been named AmbuBox and is on track to becoming publicly available […]

Katherine Kim regarded as “pioneer” in field of medical informatics Katherine Kim, an assistant professor for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, has worked in the field of health informatics for 25 years. To recognize her efforts in applying information science and technology to healthcare, Kim was recently named a fellow of the American […]

Highlighting innovation, entrepreneurship during a pandemic Commercialization of innovation has become more and more relevant with researchers and medical professionals constantly thinking of ways to help the public through the innumerable challenges posed by  COVID-19. In order to award and motivate such efforts, the Doris and Ted Lee Family Foundation developed the Lee School Prize […]

Big Bang! Business Competition encourages intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship   Despite unprecedented circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship virtually hosted their Big Bang! Business Competition this year, celebrating its 20th anniversary. StarBio, a group of UC Davis students, won the $20,000 First Place Award and the $10,000 Health Sector Award […]