Dynes

Robert C. Dynes assumes the presidency of the University of California today with pride about the institution’s accomplishments and excitement about its future. “California today is the envy of the world – a testament to the success of innovation, diversity, tolerance, risk-taking, and entrepreneurship. Much of that success simply would not be possible without the University of California and its contributions to education, health care, job creation, and an improved quality of life.” Read his complete address here. A profile on Dynes in the Sacramento Bee can be read here.

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Ngai and student Cynthia Douggan

Imagine examining up to 20,000 or 35,000 genes each day, perhaps even several times a day. For researchers like UC Berkeley neurobiology professor John Ngai, who is also a staff scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Physical Biosciences Division, it is all part of a day's work. Though early in his research, he is optimistic that some day, the understanding obtained from examining these vast amounts of genes in our body can give us the information we need to treat the most serious diseases and cancers. Full story.

The California Supreme Court rejected the University of California's final bid Tuesday to avoid releasing financial performance results of private investments it makes on behalf of its thousands of retirees. The decision is significant because it confirms an emerging standard on disclosing such information for public institutions in California -- and elsewhere in the nation. Full story.