Entries by Sean Moody

A Discovery Enabled by Federal Funding: Scientists Identify Hormones That May Offer Hope for Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Patients

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 worn joints that often require replacement. Despite their impact, no therapies currently exist to slow or reverse osteoarthritis, and most osteoporosis treatments work primarily by reducing bone loss, with only […]

Is Wine Really Healthy? Experts Summarize the Research

By Neelanjana Gautam A glass of wine is often a conversation starter — whether it’s a date or a celebration, wine ranks as a popular beverage that has stood the test of time, lending an effortless elegance to any occasion. But is wine good for your health? Opinions on whether drinking wine has health benefits […]

Federal Research Funding Executive Actions

Page Last Updated 2/19/2026 The UC Davis Office of Research is working closely with campus and UC leadership and our federal governmental relations team to track the ongoing situation regarding the impact of the recent Executive Orders. We created the following page as a resource to provide updates, guidance and resources as they become available. […]

Karen Bales Appointed Director of the California National Primate Research Center

By Neelanjana Gautam University of California Davis, Chancellor Gary S. May has named Professor Karen Bales as director of the California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC), effective January 1, 2026. Bales, a professor in the Departments of Psychology and of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior has served as interim director of CNPRC since January 2024. “Karen […]