Entries by Caleb Jones
New Startups Built From UC Davis Innovations Drive Solutions in Food, Health and Agriculture
by Neelanjana Gautam, September 21, 2022 During the 2021-22 fiscal year, 13 startup companies executed agreements to access foundational intellectual property and commercialize new technologies developed at the University of California, Davis. “The bold pursuit of novel solutions through research at UC Davis often results in new technologies and services aligned with a commercial pathway for […]
Organizational Updates for ITC
From Vice Chancellor for Research Prasant Mohapatra We have several changes within the ITC organization that we would like to bring to your attention. First, Bill Tucker, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Technology Commercialization returned to full retirement on July 31, 2022. We sure appreciate Bill stepping back in to help us since […]
Team Research Forum: The 17-Year Research Gap Problem
Despite acceleration in the pace of new discoveries and therapies, the delay between scientific evidence and clinical practice – a frequently-stated “17-year gap” – is of growing concern. Shortening this 17-year gap between research and practice requires an increased understanding of what it takes to implement new research such that professional guidelines and clinical practice […]
2022 Chancellor’s Innovation Awards Honor Contributions to Society
June 28, 2022 By Neelanjana Gautam The University of California, Davis, announced the recipients of the 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation Awards at an in-person event on June 16. The awards recognize faculty, community partners and industry leaders developing innovative solutions to improve the lives of others and address important needs in our global society. “Innovation is […]
UC Davis Enabled Startup Developing Technology to Combat Degenerative Diseases
June 7, 2022 By Neelanjana Gautam In 2020, an estimated 5.8 million Americans aged 65 years or older had Alzheimer’s disease. This number may well hover around 14 million by 2060, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Years of research led by UC Davis Professor John Voss may play an important role in treating Alzheimer’s and […]
2022 Annual Research Expo
About the Event The annual UC Davis Research Expo is a one-day event that showcases the latest research-related insight, resources, opportunities and tools to help you advance your research. The event includes exhibits, presentations, workshops and opportunities to network with potential collaborators. We welcome you to enjoy the full event or attend portions that are […]
Renaming the John Muir Institute of the Environment to Be More Inclusive
The UC Davis Chancellor’s Leadership Council approved a recommendation to rename the John Muir Institute of the Environment (JMIE) to the Institute of the Environment. The recommendation emanated from a naming committee appointed by JMIE leadership. The impetus for establishing the naming committee was due to a growing concern about the use of the Muir name […]
New Research Shows Predictors for Diabetes are Different for Black and White Women
By Neelanjana Gautam Over 34 million adults in the United States, roughly 1 in 10, have diabetes. That rate is even higher within the Black community, particularly in Black women. This is often attributed to an increased prevalence of obesity in Black women — since being obese is the strongest predictor for type 2 diabetes […]