Entries by Sean Moody
Andrea C. Alfaro Appointed Director of the UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute
The Office of Research at UC Davis is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea C. Alfaro as the new director of the UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute (CMSI) and professor in the Department of Animal Science, effective January 1, 2026. Alfaro succeeds Jay Stachowicz, a professor in the Department of Evolution and […]
UC Davis Research Marks an Important Step Towards Efficient Farming for California Almond Orchards
Nitrogen is vital for plant growth. Farmers need to use the right amount of nitrogen to help crops grow strong and healthy. However, too much nitrogen can be harmful — it can lower crop yields, pollute water supplies, and damage the environment. This challenge is especially true for California’s almond orchards. In a new study, […]
October 2025 Research Insights Campus Newsletter
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Office of Research Announces Organizational Updates and Key Appointments
The Office of Research is pleased to announce several changes to the organizational structure and personnel appointments in support of the research enterprise at UC Davis. Sponsored Programs Patrick Woods has been appointed director of the Sponsored Programs Office (SPO). Prior to joining UC Davis, Woods served as the managing project representative for the Office […]
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Federal Research Funding Executive Actions 2025
Page Last Updated 10/2/2025 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 2025 Executive Orders. We created the following page as a resource to provide updates, guidance and resources as they become available. […]
Managing Sponsored Research in the Face of Potential Government Shutdown
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Research Guidance Regarding Possible Federal Government Shutdown
Dear Colleagues, As the end of the federal fiscal year (September 30) approaches, we know many of you are concerned about the potential for a federal government shutdown, what that will mean and how it will impact you and your research. As of today, Thursday, September 25, no agreement has been reached in Congress to […]
