Research
A global research university with an uncommon emphasis on undergraduate research and education, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cruz is part of the world’s most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the most renowned institutions of higher learning.
Research news
Scientists at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cruz have discovered a cellular process in the breast that can increase milk production by pregnant women, revealing a potential path to addressing lactation insufficiency syndrome—the inability of a nursing mother to produce sufficient milk to meet their infant’s nutritional needs.
Employing Humanities–funded undergraduate students have begun working with faculty in paid research opportunities that connect their classroom curriculum with hands-on training.
Telomeres, crucial for cell division, show surprising chromosome-specific length patterns. A new study using nanopore sequencing—invented at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cruz—unveils potential targets for disease prevention and innovative drug screening.
Real-world experience
Undergraduates have the unique opportunity to participate in world-class research, both creative and scientific, at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cruz. Both undergrad and graduate students gain academic experience and career exploration as they engage in the pursuit of knowledge.
Research with impact
Research programs and units
The campus’s research activities range from small groups within academic departments to large units with connections outside ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cruz.
Research support
The Office of Research is dedicated to working collaboratively with the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cruz community to advance research and demonstrate its impact.
University library
UCSC’s libraries are at the heart of the university, state-of-the-art technological research facilities designed for collaborative learning in the 21st century.