UC Davis Develops and Tests New Drug for Bladder Cancer
Clinical trials are underway at UC Davis Health for a new drug delivery system that targets cancerous cells in the bladder while sparing healthy ones, and early results are promising — three out of four patients have complete remission of their tumors. Work to bring the drug to human trials was funded in part by the federal government.
Dean Richard Corsi has a simple bragging point for the College of Engineering: “We have our own rock band.” Read about the group, which is made up of faculty and staff.
Looking for the perfect gift for the Aggies on your list? Dateline has suggestions in several areas, including festive sweaters, holiday socks, coffee and more.
Executive recruitment — A listening session will be held Wednesday (Nov. 19) for students, faculty and staff to share their thoughts on the qualities, experiences and characteristics desired in the next dean of the Graduate School of Management.
Open enrollment — The deadline to make changes is 5 p.m. Friday (Nov. 21).
Call for international proposals — Grants of up to $20,000 are available for innovative and interdisciplinary international research with partners in any country, with additional funding available for collaborators from certain areas. (Deadline: Dec. 11)
Donations for Citations — A program that allows for donating to The Pantry in place of paying a parking citation or invoice fee ends this week.
Road closures — Portions of California Avenue, North Quad and Sprocket Bikeway will be closed starting Dec. 1 for work related to the Big Shift.
The annual gridiron matchup against Sacramento State is set for 1 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 22) at UC Davis Health Stadium. Tickets are going fast. Whether or not you can make it to the game, you can help beat Sac State in the Causeway Classic Blood Drive. (Nov. 19-21)
This university and its multidisciplinary, coastal facility were mentioned on the famed quiz show recently. Do you know the question?
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