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This award recognizes neuroscientists with outstanding research and educational pursuit in an international setting. Wairagkar received the award for her groundbreaking work on an intracortical “brain-to-voice” brain-computer interface (BCI).
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“This is an innovative treatment that could provide an alternative to major surgery,” said the trial’s principal investigator.

So far, 3 out of 4 patients have complete remission of their tumors at the first-dose level of the trial. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
New drug developed at UC Davis offers hope to bladder cancer patients
UC Davis Health researchers have developed a new drug with the potential to reduce chemotherapy side effects and spare patients from bladder removal surgery.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The new drug was developed by distinguished professor Kit S. Lam @ucdavismedschool.bsky.social & former professor Chong-xian Pan. Lam’s new treatment, PPM, takes a different approach to cancer treatment. Image Description: Person wearing a white lab coat and teal gloves is working in a laboratory.
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Learn tips for how to prevent getting sick, and what to do when you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms: health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
October 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Both the flu and RSV can spread through direct contact with someone who is sick, as well as by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.
October 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
RSV season is the time of year when the RSV virus is most active, and more people get infected. RSV season in the U.S. typically starts in the fall and winter months, usually from September to April. The peak of RSV activity varies, but is often in December or January.
October 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Flu season is the time of year when the flu virus is most active, and more people get infected. Flu season in the U.S. is from October to April, with peak flu activity usually from December to February.
October 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We are one of 17 research sites in the international trial.

Learn how timely diagnosis and treatment can help older adults regain mobility: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
Shunt surgery leads to fewer falls in older adults with hydrocephalus
A landmark study shows shunt surgery significantly improves walking and balance in older adults with hydrocephalus, offering hope and restoring independence.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
“Progressive walking difficulty, cognitive problems and urinary issues are some of the telltale signs of normal pressure hydrocephalus. Yet, it has long been underrecognized, leaving many older adults struggling with a preventable disability,” said neurosurgeon Branden Cord.
October 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Alyssa Weakley, Ph.D.
School of Medicine (Alzheimer’s Treatment)
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October 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM