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Curative Medicine
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Curative Medicine Has Never Been More Vital

Some illnesses have no treatments, let alone cures. At UC Davis, scientists are now testing therapies that could change that. Our teams are pursuing cures for serious conditions such as diabetes, spina bifida and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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1921

The first effective treatment for diabetes is discovered at the University of Toronto

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The first effective treatment for tuberculosis is discovered at Rutgers University

2018

UC Davis received FDA approval for uEXPLORER, the world's first full-body PET scanner

Finding Cures

With the support of federal funding, our researchers are pioneering bold, innovative science that lays the groundwork for future cures. From cancer and blindness to diabetes, spina bifida and beyond, this research is not only advancing today’s treatments but building the foundation for the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.

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Dr. Kent Lloyd

School of Medicine (Gene Function)

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Mark Huising, Ph.D.

College of Biological Sciences (Diabetes)

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Dr. Susanna Park

School of Medicine (Treatments for Blindness)

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Theanne Griffith, Ph.D.

Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology (Pain Management in Cancer Patients)

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Dr. Koen Van Rompay

Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, School of Veterinary Medicine, California National Primate Research Center (Infectious Disease)

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Dr. Stuart Cohen

Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases | Director, Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control (Surgical Infections)

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How Aggie Square Is Advancing Innovation in Sacramento

Aggie Square is reshaping health innovation in Sacramento and beyond. Here, UC Davis researchers and partners unite science and entrepreneurship to speed the discovery of new cures. They’re using and creating new medical technology to tackle challenges like genetic diseases, birth defects and cancer.

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