UC Davis Research

Join us at the 2026 @ucdavis Research Expo on April 29. A day-long event showcasing the latest research-related opportunities, insight, resources and tools to help you advance your research. If you are involved in research, you will not want to miss this event! To register and learn more, visit: bit.ly/4lyGKrK

Researchers working with rhesus macaques have discovered a gene for hereditary blindness in the monkeys that is directly comparable to a human inherited eye disease, autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA). The discovery could lead to a better understanding of ADOA and to new treatments. @CNPRCresearch @PNASNews @ucdavisvetmed ucdavis.edu/news/identifyi…

We wrapped up an incredible Research Expo filled with insights, connections, and momentum. The event brought together leaders from academia, government, and national agencies to explore the future of research and the challenges shaping our world. Thanks to everyone who joined and helped make these conversations so valuable. @ucdavis @US_SpaceCom @UofCalifornia @CalNatResources

Join the @UCDavisCOE for a special research talk with Mark B. Chadwick, Associate Laboratory Director for Simulation, Computing and Theory at @LosAlamosNatLab. Chadwick will explore advances in artificial intelligence, quantum science, materials and fusion. RSVP today - ow.ly/Vevf50YSAvq

A new CITRIS and the Banatao Institute AI and Health Seed Funding Program enables six new AI‑driven health projects — from autism insights to mobility tracking, speech restoration, survivor support, and early Alzheimer’s detection. Learn more. @citrisnews @UCDavisHealth @UCDavisCOE @UCDavis_Nursing @UCDavisMed research.ucdavis.edu/ai-and-health-…

To make STEM education accessible and inspiring, the @UofCalifornia STEM Fest will be held Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at Rex & Margaret Fortune Early College High School in Elk Grove. @UCDavisHealth @CaltransHQ @raleys ucdavis.edu/news/uc-stemfe…

California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, according to a study from @ucdavis. @CAL_FIRE @FrontiersIn ucdavis.edu/climate/news/w…

Email newsletters are evolving fast — and accessibility matters more than ever. Join us on April 29 at 10 am at the 2026 Research Expo session where experts will discuss Email Newsletters: Strategies, Best Practices & New Accessibility Requirements. Register: bit.ly/4lyGKrK

A tiny parasitic weed is threatening CA tomatoes, but @ucdavis researchers in conjunction with industry, federal authorities and state regulators, are playing a key role to stop the weed from spreading to protect a $1.6B crop. @UCDavisPlants @ucdavisCAES ucdavis.edu/food/news/toma…

Give Day starts tomorrow. A gift to the Office of Research fuels the foundation behind breakthrough research and helps accelerate innovation and success. Each gift – no matter the amount – moves us one step closer to unlocking multiple sponsored challenges. Make a gift here --- bit.ly/3OwyWut

We’re pleased to welcome Theresa A Maldonado, Ph.D., Vice President for Research & Innovation at @UofCalifornia and President‑Elect of the @aaas, as our Guest Speaker on "The Future Research University and Ecosystem: Opportunities to Thrive" at the @ucdavis Research Expo on April 29. You'll not want to miss this: bit.ly/4lyGKrK

A new @UCDavisHealth study reveals that transportation challenges create major barriers for patients with end-stage kidney disease who receive hemodialysis at a clinic. The study calls for more coordination between health and transportation systems. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines…

Our GI doctors are using AI to improve the quality of colonoscopies. By using the tool in patient medical records, our team can more accurately track adenoma detection rates, a key measure linked to lower colorectal cancer risk and mortality. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines…

Penguins in remote Patagonia find PFAS chemicals by wearing chemical-sensing, silicone passive sampler as an ankle band according to a study from @ucdavis and State University of New York at Buffalo. ucdavis.edu/health/news/pe…

.@UCDavisHealth is co-hosting the inaugural Oak Park Wellness Celebration. The family-friendly community event will feature free wellness exams and health resources on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/news/he…

The UC Davis - FMA @finmgmtassoc Napa Finance Conference brought together global scholars and sparked rigorous discussion, collaboration and fresh insight across finance. Read the highlights from UC Davis Professor Ayako Yasuda: bit.ly/4v9wKtr @UCDavisResearch

Researchers @ucdavis found in a mouse study that chemicals commonly found in disinfectant sprays may be more harmful than once thought. @ucdavisvetmed ucdavis.edu/health/news/gr…

Four UC Davis faculty elected as AAAS Fellows ucdavis.edu/news/4-elected…

A study from @ucdavis shows there is a part of the San Francisco estuary that is teeming with fish food, but they need delivery options. @UCDavisWater @CaliforniaDFW ucdavis.edu/climate/news/m…