Entries by Aj Cheline

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 […]

3rd Annual Cultivated Meat and Alternative Protein Summit

The Cultivated Meat and Alternative Protein Summit, organized by the Integrative Center for Alternative Meat and Protein (iCAMP), is back for it’s third year at UC Davis.  This annual gathering of forward thinking academia, industry leaders, and policymakers works to navigate the hurdles for cultivated meat and alternative protein commercialization in the US and abroad. […]

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 […]