Entries by Sean Moody

Federal Research Grant Slowdown—Implications and Actions for UC Davis Faculty

U.S. universities are facing a significant slowdown in federal research funding, particularly from the NIH and NSF, beginning in FY2025 and continuing into FY2026. Competitive grant awards have dropped sharply—NIH awards, for example, are down by more than 50% year-over-year in early FY2026. Even where congressional appropriations remain stable or increased, delays in releasing funds […]

UC Davis Researchers Develop AI-Augmented Video Tool to Improve Depression Screening

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI)–powered video assessment tool, Async, designed to enhance the accuracy and accessibility of remote mental health and medical screenings. The platform integrates machine learning, multi‑language patient interviews by AI video agents, ambient AI, and voice and movement recognition technologies. The goal is […]