Entries by Aj Cheline

UC Davis Proof-of-Concept Grants Advance Innovations Toward Commercialization

The University of California, Davis, is awarding $435,000 to help eight scientists advance their research and innovations toward commercial applications through three proof-of-concept grant programs. The recipients are targeting solutions in a range of applications including food, animal health, medical technology, energy, sustainable manufacturing and transportation. Now in its eighth year, the Science Translation and […]

Anthony Jerant Named Interim Director of the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research

Anthony Jerant, professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine, has been named interim director of the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research (CHPR). His appointment, announced by Vice Chancellor of Research Prasant Mohapatra, is effective July 1, following the retirement of current director Joy Melnikow, who has held the role for […]

UC Davis Affiliated Startup Developing Ecommerce Fraud Prevention Solutions Acquired by Stripe

Bouncer Technologies, a startup founded on technology developed at the University of California, Davis, has been acquired by Stripe, a global technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Bouncer was founded in 2019 by UC Davis Associate Professor of Computer Science Sam King along with fellow ex-Lyft employees Will Megson and Steven Liu.  […]

Call to Enter Phase 4 of On-Campus Research Ramp-Up Plan

It has been more than one year since on-site research activities had to be ramped down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the current infection trends, we are planning to move on to Phase 4 (final phase) of our Research Ramp-up Plan starting June 15, 2021. Researchers can start gradual ramp-up of their activities in […]

Team Research Forum: Aging Research & Animal Models

The Office of Research and School of Medicine are offering a new series of forums to help researchers maximize their impact through team research. Join us online, June 11, 2021, to learn about new advancements in aging research and related animal models. Aging research became one of the major areas of biomedical sciences in the […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Team Research

  Join us for a virtual forum highlighting diversity, equity and inclusion in team research.  Campus experts will share the benefits of ensuring diversity in research and things that you should consider when assembling your team.  You will also learn about the UC Davis Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Vision and what you can do to […]

UC Davis Affiliated Startup Aims to Improve Detection of Congenital Heart Defects in Newborns

April 28,2021 Heather Siefkes, assistant professor of pediatric critical care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, and founder of the startup NeoPOSE, signed a letter of agreement for the exclusive rights to commercialize a new technology developed at UC Davis that could improve the detection of congenital heart defects in newborns. According to the Centers for […]