UC San Diego
The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a leading public research university located in La Jolla, California with over $1.79B in research expenditures. Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach, UC San Diego offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various fields. UC San Diego is recognized for its contributions to research and innovation, particularly in areas such as national defense, energy, data science, climate science, health innovation, and artificial intelligence. We also have the nation's first undergraduate program promoting projects and start up devoted to National Security Innovation (4iNS).
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Very Large (1000+)
UC San Diego
UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093
Awards
SuPer++: Surgical Perception Framework for Surgical Robotic Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Funding (ceiling)
$590,215
Award Year
2021
Patents
Scalable biosynthesis of the seaweed neurochemical kainic acid
2025-07-22 • US-12365928-B2
View DetailsDeformable nano-scale vehicles (DNVS) for trans-blood brain barrier, trans-mucosal, and transdermal drug delivery
2025-07-22 • US-12364661-B2
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Scalable biosynthesis of the seaweed neurochemical kainic acid
2025-07-22 • US-12365928-B2
View DetailsDeformable nano-scale vehicles (DNVS) for trans-blood brain barrier, trans-mucosal, and transdermal drug delivery
2025-07-22 • US-12364661-B2
View DetailsServices
UCSD offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees and programs across various disciplines, including arts and humanities, biological sciences, engineering, and more.
UCSD offers more than 600 in-class and online courses each quarter, providing opportunities for career advancement, entrepreneurship, and engagement in the arts.
UCSD offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees and programs across various disciplines, including arts and humanities, biological sciences, engineering, and more.
UCSD offers more than 600 in-class and online courses each quarter, providing opportunities for career advancement, entrepreneurship, and engagement in the arts.
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News & Updates
UC San Diego is ranked as the top public university in the nation for contributions to social mobility, research, and public service.
UC San Diego researchers have developed a new gel that could significantly aid in coral reef restoration efforts.
World-renowned triathlete and alumnus Mark Allen will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 All Campus Commencement at UC San Diego.
UC San Diego is ranked as the top public university in the nation for contributions to social mobility, research, and public service.
UC San Diego researchers have developed a new gel that could significantly aid in coral reef restoration efforts.
World-renowned triathlete and alumnus Mark Allen will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 All Campus Commencement at UC San Diego.