Entries by Aj Cheline

UC Davis Awarded $3M Grant to Develop Industrial Biotechnology Training Program

By Albert Liu The National Science Foundation is awarding the University of California, Davis, $3 million to create a new research traineeship program focusing on industrial biotechnology.  The five-year grant will fund the development of the Bioindustrial Engineering for a Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) program and create a curriculum for graduate students to acquire new technical […]

UC Davis Innovators Awarded Proof-of-Concept Grants to Advance Potential Solutions in Human Health

By Neelanjana Gautam The University of California, Davis, is awarding over $480,000 to help scientists advance compelling research and innovations toward commercial applications through the Science Translation and Innovative Research (STAIR™) proof-of-concept grant program. The program plays an important role in helping campus innovators bridge the early-stage hurdle of access to funding during one of […]

Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra Appointed Scientific Director of the High-Performance Computing Core Facility

The University of California, Davis, Office of Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra as the new scientific director of the High-Performance Computing Core Facility (HPCCF) effective September 1, 2024. In this pivotal role, Ross-Ibarra will provide scientific oversight and strategic planning for the expanding facility to enhance the university’s competitive advantage […]

Unraveling the Social Impacts of Artificial Intelligence

By Neelanjana Gautam In recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have shown enormous potential to transform technologies, practices and interactions on a global scale. The adoption of AI for content creation, data analysis, decision-making and other labor-intensive jobs is growing at a rapid rate, prompting many to question its social impacts. Will these changes […]

Research Cores Continuity Funding FY2025: Apply by September 16

The Vice Chancellor for Research is pleased to announce a second round of Cores Continuity Funding for FY2025. Research core facilities and shared research resources are critical components of the research enterprise at UC Davis, providing shared services, expertise, instruments, equipment, and other resources that play a vital role in enriching the research landscape. Cores […]