Innovation at the Heart of Council on Competitiveness Launch Summit
If the United States is going to remain competitive in the global economy, the country needs more innovations from more people, faster — and UC Davis can be a guide […]
Entries by Adam Jensen
Howard-Yana Shapiro and Alfred Chuang to Co-Chair Advisory Board
We are excited to announce Alfred Chuang and Howard-Yana Shapiro have accepted roles as co-chairs of the UC Davis Grand Challenges External Advisory Board. Chuang is the Founder and General […]
Professor Christine Kreuder Johnson Appointed New Director for the UC Davis Institute for Pandemic Intelligence
UC Davis Grand Challenges is pleased to announce Professor Christine Kreuder Johnson as the new Director of the Institute for Pandemic Intelligence (IPI). Dr. Johnson has been serving as a […]
CEPI teams with UC Davis to identify viruses most likely to emerge
CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and University of California, Davis have announced a new partnership agreement to advance and expand the application of “SpillOver,” a viral ranking app […]
Searching for the Next Deadly Virus, Before it Ignites Another Pandemic
Amazing work by the UC Davis One Health Institute to detect new viruses in global hotspots was recently featured on the CBS television news magazine 60 Minutes. Christine Kreuder Johnson, […]
Grand Challenges Champions: Collaboration Key to Solving Daunting Issues
A passion for connecting people and tackling the world’s wicked problems unites the UC Davis Grand Challenges Champions. Beth Rose Middleton Manning, Isabel Montañez, Christine Kreuder Johnson, and Justin Siegel […]
Grand Challenges Announces Initial Focus Areas
Climate change presents growing risks to life on Earth, personal decisions take on increased significance in an age of emerging health threats and antiquated food systems impact millions of lives […]
Team Research Forum: Harnessing the Power of Transdisciplinary Research with UC Davis Grand Challenges
Join UC Davis Grand Challenges and the Office of Research Friday, November 4 at 10:30 a.m. for a discussion on how you can be involved in the university’s initiative to […]
Get Involved! Sustainable Food Systems Event Oct. 4
UC Davis Grand Challenges will host its inaugural campus convening on creating Sustainable Food Systems Oct. 4. Sustainable Food Systems is one of the first four Grand Challenges topic areas, […]
Join Us for Grand Challenges: Harnessing the Power of UC Davis
Learn more about Grand Challenges by hearing about the initiative directly from those involved! Register now for a Zoom webinar moderated by Vice Provost of Grand Challenges Jonna Mazet and […]
