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David Deamer and David Haussler Elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
David Deamer and David Haussler have received the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors.
Diversifying Genomic Studies: UCSC Leads Breakthrough with Human Pangenome
UC Santa Cruz leads breakthrough with human pangenome, revolutionizing targeted healthcare and genomic studies.
David Haussler 6th Among Top Scientists in Computer Science
David Haussler, a distinguished professor of biomolecular engineering in the Baskin School of Engineering is among the top scientists in computer science.
Picroscope Inspires Collaboration Between UCSC and Alisal High Salinas
UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute’s Scientific Director David Haussler had an inspiration: “Let's use our Picroscope to introduce Alisal High students to research!” And so the journey began.
UCSC’s Connection with Presidential Science Adviser Eric Lander
Presidential Science Adviser Eric Lander was a key figure in the Human Genome Project. Lander and UCSC’s own David Haussler worked together as colleagues.
2020 Titans Reflect on their Predictions
Our 2020 Titans of Tech - Mark Randolph, David Haussler, others - made predictions for 2020. What were the outcomes? Given the craziness of 2020, it is stunning how accurate their predictions were.
Startup Sandbox Full Feature Video
Learn about some of the amazing work that is coming out of Startup Sand Box and the local Biotech community.
It's a Wrap! Guy Kawasaki Fireside Chat with UCSC
It was not the first time that Guy Kawasaki lead a panel discussion. But according to Guy “I learned more from this panel than any other panel I’ve seen in my career.”
Guy Kawasaki's Fireside Chat with UCSC Coronavirus Team
Guy Kawasaki will moderate a Fireside Chat with UCSC genomic rockstars David Haussler and Rebecca DuBois.
David Haussler - 2020 Santa Cruz Works Titan of Tech
One of this year’s Titans of Tech honorees is David Haussler, Scientific Director of the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute. David was kind enough to spend some time with Santa Cruz Works a couple weeks ago to make a video about his journey and discoveries in biosciences.
Part 4: Why Santa Cruz? A Unique Tech Ecosystem
In Part 4 of our series comparing living and working in Santa Cruz vs San Francisco or the Silicon Valley, we talk to local entrepreneurs about our best kept secrets.
$8.5 million gift supports UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute
UC Santa Cruz has received an anonymous gift of $8.5 million to support the Genomics Institute’s pioneering interdisciplinary research. The gift, which will be made in annual installments over the next ten years, establishes the Healthier World Fund for the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute.
First Annual Get Biotech 2019 a Success!
Over 250 people filled every seat in the house for the first annual Get Biotech 2019. Keynote speaker David Deamer enthralled the audience with his journey which started with a Sunday drive, conceiving an idea, pulling over to the side of the road, sketching it out, and going on to become a cornerstone of the massive nanopore growth industry.

