From Labs to Lives
Raissa D’Souza Speaks on Federal Funding Impacts in UC Davis Labs to Lives Series
The associate dean of research and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and computer science emphasized the crucial role of federal funding for academic research, particularly in this time of developing artificial intelligence. “Without federal funding, we hand over AI dominance to foreign nations,” she said.
Federal Support of Biomedical Research Invests in Health of Americans, National Economy
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Kent Leach's NIH-funded lab develops biomaterials to help the body heal damaged bone, crucial innovations for the 1 in 2 American adults with a musculoskeletal disorder. In 2034, when seniors will outnumber children in the U.S., these breakthroughs will have significant implications for the national economy.
Federally Funded Open Source Software Project Crucial to World Infrastructure
In a recent Labs to Lives video, Professor of Computer Science Vladimir Filkov details his multidisciplinary NSF-funded initiative, which develops AI algorithms and software analysis tools to help open-source software projects stay on sustainable trajectories. These projects are an integral part of innovation in the digital landscape.
How Federal Funding Powers Dementia Insights
Audrey Fan, a professor of biomedical engineering, develops imaging technologies that lead to transformative insights for brain health. In a recent Labs to Lives video, Fan discusses how research support from the National Institutes of Health is critical for advancing brain health, such as earlier diagnosis and improved treatments for Alzheimer’s.
