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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — wear blue on Friday, March 6! Colorectal cancer is now the No. 1 cancer killer in adults under 50. Early screening and recognizing symptoms help save lives and prevent advanced disease.

Dr. Ankit Sarin, chief of the @ucdavishealth.bsky.social Division of Colorectal Cancer Surgery, answers questions about colorectal cancer and discusses the best way to detect it early, when it is the most treatable.
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This prestigious recognition highlights Dr. Galante’s leadership and impact in advancing clinical excellence, quality outcomes and collaboration across our health system’s care delivery.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Galante on this achievement!

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We're excited to share that Joseph Galante, our chief medical officer, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review’s “252 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know” list for 2026!

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2026 UC Davis Alumni Awards Celebrate Leadership, Service and Global Impact The University of California, Davis, Cal Aggie Alumni Association has announced the recipients of its 2026 Alumni Awards, honoring exceptional alumni and friends whose leadership, innovation and servi...

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Teenage daughter’s bone marrow saves dad’s life After years of fearing and delaying treatment for a blood disease, Hai Trinh finally got a bone marrow transplant — from his 17-year-old child.

Hai Trinh spent years fighting a rare bone marrow disease. His best chance of survival came from a donor he never expected: his own daughter. Viana's donation helped her dad and inspired her to pursue a medical career. Learn more about their journey: health.ucdavis.edu/welcome/news...

Feel like your winter cough just won't go away? It could be HMPV, which is infecting people across the region.

Here's what you need to know from our article in 2023, the last time the HMPV surged across our area: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds A UC Davis Health research team has safely performed the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, according to results from Phase 1 of an ongoing clinical trial. T...

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First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds A UC Davis Health research team has safely performed the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, according to results from Phase 1 of an ongoing clinical trial. T...

The CuRe Trial is exploring whether stem cells can add regenerative power to surgery, potentially improving mobility and quality of life.

Learn more about the findings: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... @ucdavischildren.bsky.social @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social

Spina bifida affects 1,500 to 2,000 children in the United States every year. While fetal surgery has greatly improved outcomes since it was introduced more than a decade ago, many children still struggle with mobility and have other long-term complications.

Diana Farmer, M.D. (right), Emily (left) are standing and looking at a baby in Diana's arms. Emily and Robbie were the first CuRe trial patients.

“It paves the way for new treatment options for children with birth defects. The future is exciting for cell and gene therapy before birth," said Diana Farmer, the CuRe Trial’s principal investigator and chair of the @ucdavissurgery.bsky.social. Image: Two people are standing and looking at a baby.

CuRe is the world’s first in-utero stem cell therapy for spina bifida, and the only trial aimed at improving the outcomes for the children over fetal surgery alone. The findings of phase 1 were just published in @thelancet.com.

Diana Farmer, M.D., during surgery is surrounded by medical professionals wearing blue surgical gowns and caps. Diana is in the middle and has a blue surgical cap that says "CuRe."

Our CuRe Trial just hit a new major milestone! The research team safely performed the world's first spina bifida treatment that combines fetal surgery with stem cells, offering new hope for children with the lifelong condition. Image: Diana Farmer in surgery, wearing blue surgical gown and cap.

A Discovery Enabled by Federal Funding: Scientists Identify Hormones That May Offer Hope for Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Patients - Office of Research Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, two common degenerative musculoskeletal diseases affecting roughly 33 million adults in the United States, leave millions coping with fragile bones, fractures, and wor...

Enabled by federal funding, scientists @ucdavishealth.bsky.social and @ucsfhealth.bsky.social have identified a molecule that could open the door to treatments for conditions that weaken both bone and cartilage. Learn more.
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Federal funding is crucial to our work, and critical research hangs in the balance as UC faces unprecedented federal threats.

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Researchers across our system are driving discoveries that can transform the way we live. From developing “smart” nanotech to target cancer tumors, to pioneering in-utero gene-editing therapy for a rare neurological genetic disorder and using an AI-based tool to study the mechanisms of cell therapy.

A view from inside a large circular medical or research device shows two people standing outside it, looking into the opening. On the left side of the image, bold white text reads “Real Research. Real People. Real Impact.” Below the text is a blue square graphic with the words “From Labs to Lives,” alongside the UC Davis logo.

A year after its launch, the "From Labs to Lives" campaign is spotlighting the researchers who are working to improve lives through their work across @ucdavis.bsky.social and UC Davis Health. Image: A view from inside a PET scan shows two people. Text reads “Real Research. Real People. Real Impact.”

A hand is shown holding a pacemaker. The small, oval-shaped medical device has a metallic silver body with a clear plastic top section that houses internal components.

A groundbreaking achievement for congenital heart care! Cardiologist Daniel Cortez implanted the first known atrial leadless pacemakers in patients with lateral tunnel and extracardiac Fontan circulation. Learn more: health.ucdavis.edu/psychiatry/n...

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Living a heart-healthy lifestyle can be achieved by modifying your daily habits. Here are some tips from our cardiologists for this #AmericanHeartMonth.
 
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Easter basket donations needed for hospitalized children You can help bring a smile to kids staying at UC Davis Children’s Hospital during Easter by donating goodies to include in their Easter baskets via a designated Amazon wish list.

Help make Easter special this year for children who are hospitalized at our hospital by donating Easter basket supplies on our Amazon wishlist.
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$2 million grant fuels UC Davis fight against pancreatic cancer UC Davis received a $2 million research grant to detect pancreatic cancer earlier, giving patients hope and better chances for survival.

@ucdaviscancer.bsky.social will be part of a new national coalition of researchers who will work to uncover early warning signs of one of the deadliest cancers, pancreatic cancer. Learn more about the grant and what it means for the future of cancer research: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Scientists test “smart” nanotech to target cancer tumors with more precision UC Davis scientists are researching “smart” nanoparticles that anchor to tumors and enable on‑demand delivery of cancer‑fighting therapies, boosting precision while protecting healthy tissue.

Researchers are testing “smart” nanoparticles that can find tumors, attach to them and deliver cancer‑fighting treatment right where it’s needed. A new NIH grant is helping move this breakthrough closer to patients. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... #LabstoLives @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social

Doctor warns colon cancer rising in younger adults after James Van Der Beek’s death After James Van Der Beek’s death, a UC Davis doctor warns that colon cancer is rising in younger adults and urges people not to ignore symptoms.

Dr. Ankit Sarin spoke with ABC10 about the rise in colon cancer in younger adults after the recent death of actor James Van Der Beek. Learn more about the symptoms you shouldn't ignore: www.abc10.com/article/news...

Exposure to intense wildfire smoke during pregnancy may be linked to increased likelihood of autism A new study finds that exposure to intense wildfire smoke events during pregnancy may increase likelihood of autism diagnosis in children.

New @ucdavis.bsky.social, @ucdavismind.bsky.social and @uclahealth.org research finds that intense wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy may be linked to a higher likelihood of autism. The strongest associations appear with the heaviest smoke. More here: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

How UC Davis Health meets the growing need for heart rhythm care Afib rates are rising nationwide and the cardiac electrophysiology team is using advanced treatments, research and technology to improve outcomes and prepare for growing patient needs.

More than 10 million adults in the United States live with AFib. Our Electrophysiology team is responding with safer and more precise care, from catheter and pulsed field ablation to AI‑driven risk prediction. Learn how early care can save lives: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

‘This is a first step’: Evaluating the efficacy of gun buyback programs (FOX40.COM) — FOX40 is taking a closer look at a specific mitigation effort — gun buyback programs. While they are often touted as an effective means of stripping the streets of these weapons,…

“'I think buyback programs are effective in mobilizing communities and changing the views of firearms in communities,' Wintemute said.

"Wintemute said these efforts often open the door to other strategies that can have a bigger and bolder impact."

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CHANCELL-ING: UC Davis AI Research is Transforming Health Care Imagine this scenario: Doctors know a small number of patients will face life-threatening complications after an illness, but they need to scan millions of records to identify the patients in need of ...

Learn how @ucdavis.bsky.social AI research is transforming healthcare in Chancellor Gary S. May's latest column.
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Sergey Stavisky and David Brandman stand in professional attire side by side. They both are smiling at the camera with their arms crossed.

We are proud to share that Sergey Stavisky and David Brandman made the 2026 TIME100 Health List for a breakthrough that helped a person with ALS speak again! health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... Image: Sergey and David stand in professional attire, smiling at the camera. @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social

Cancer center leads the region with latest advances in radiation treatment The cancer center has unveiled its new Radixact linear accelerator, enhancing radiation therapy to improve outcomes for cancer patients.

Learn more about the new advanced oncology radiation treatment: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

A group of people stands in front of a large Radixact radiotherapy machine. They are holding a long blue ribbon. One person is holding ceremonial scissors.

We are proud to be the first in the region to have a new radiation oncology technology available at
@ucdaviscancer.bsky.social! Image: A group of people stands in front of a large Radixact radiotherapy machine. They are holding a long blue ribbon. One person is holding ceremonial scissors.

A group of women wearing red stand on a staircase in the shape of a heart.

Today is National #WearRedDay. It's more than just a color; it's a movement to bring awareness to women's cardiovascular health. Learn more about the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack in women: health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva... Image: Women stand on a staircase in the shape of a heart.