Entries by Aj Cheline

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 […]

Organizational Update: Transition of Sponsored Programs Office Leadership Team

After serving 28 years at UC Davis, Ahmad Hakim-Elahi, executive director of the Sponsored Programs Office will be retiring effective June 28, 2024. “Throughout his appointment at UC Davis, Ahmad exemplified dedication, hard work and a pursuit of excellence for our research enterprise,” said Simon Atkinson, vice chancellor for research.  “Ahmad played a critical role […]

Lunch and Learn with BioMADE

UC Davis Office of Research invites you to join us for lunch with BioMADE representatives visiting campus on July 10th: Doug Friedman, CEO, BioMADE Melanie Tomczak, Head of Programs, Chief Technology Officer, BioMADE Penny Norquist, Director of Program Management, BioMADE Steve Evans, Senior Technical Fellow, BioMADE (tentative) As a member of BioMADE, UC Davis benefits from funding opportunities […]

Research Collaboration and Funding Opportunities Available with Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System

The University of California, Davis and the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) have been working together since 1975 to provide unique training, education, and research collaborations. This partnership includes a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate clinical research and collaborative projects, as well as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Reliance agreement for […]

Research Development Division of the Office of Research Launches Enhanced Structure and Services

The Research Development Services and Core Facilities division of the Office of Research has launched an enhanced structure and services following a one-year strategic planning process. Led by Cristina Davis, associate vice chancellor for research, the division provides services to initiate, develop and advance the research enterprise at UC Davis. “Our staff at the Office […]

Rhonda Oates Appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Teaching Animal Care Program

The University of California, Davis, Office of Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rhonda Oates as associate vice chancellor for the Research and Teaching Animal Care Program as well as campus attending veterinarian effective June 10, 2024. In her role, Oates assumes responsibility for long-range planning, leadership and oversight of animal care […]