From Labs to Lives Content

Direct vs. Indirect Costs: Federal Research Funding Explained

Tatiana Muniz — November 25, 2025 - 9:51am

Federal funding supports research by covering direct and indirect costs, keeping critical labs running and supporting discoveries that improve lives.

First Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Northern Elephant Seals Confirmed in California

Katherine E Kerlin — February 25, 2026 - 10:00am

Seven weaned elephant seal pups in California’s Año Nuevo State Park tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed Tuesday evening.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Marks Anniversary of From Labs to Lives Campaign With Campuswide ‘Takeover’

James Michael Nash — February 25, 2026 - 6:00am

Over the past year, tens of thousands of people have watched and listened to University of California, Davis, researchers describe how federally funded research advances human and animal health, enables farmers to grow higher-yielding and sustainable crops, and enhances our understanding of our planet and cosmos.

How to Show Support for Federally Funded Research on Feb. 25

Cody Kitaura — February 17, 2026 - 12:30pm

On Oct. 15, the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis community came together to show support for federally funded research that saves and improves human and animal lives, advances scientific knowledge and creates jobs and economic impact.

2025 Arctic Report Card Released

Katherine E Kerlin — December 16, 2025 - 2:00pm

Bright orange rivers, a greening tundra, the “Atlantification” of the Arctic and record-breaking temperatures on both land and sea are among the emerging concerns highlighted in the 2025 Arctic Report Card from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA.) Now in its 20th year, the peer-reviewed report includes chapters by 112 authors from 13 countries, each dedicated to monitoring changes in the Arctic.

Federal Funding Protects California’s Future

Jocelyn C Anderson — December 15, 2025 - 9:00am

Federal grants support 51�ԹϺ�� Davis research in FIP treatment, Alzheimer’s technology and water-efficient farming that protects communities and the environment.

Federal Budget Cut Halts Solar Heat Technology Project

Andy Fell — December 08, 2025 - 2:35pm

A project to capture solar heat for industrial use — with potential spinoffs in other energy areas, including nuclear power — has been canceled by the U.S. Department of Energy on the cusp of its final phase. The University of California, Davis, received a letter from the federal agency stating that the work “does not effectuate the Department of Energy’s priorities.”

Plant Biologists Win VinFuture Prize for Developing Self-Cloning Crops

Andy Fell — December 08, 2025 - 2:11pm

Two researchers at the University of California, Davis, have been awarded a VinFuture Prize in recognition of their work developing self-cloning crops, a breakthrough for sustainable agriculture.

Checking In With Chancellor May: How We’re Using AI to Redefine Health Care

Cody Kitaura — November 20, 2025 - 11:30am

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis community:

As an electrical engineer investigating early neural networks in the 1990s, I dreamed of a future where artificial intelligence, or AI, could build a healthier, more connected community. Today, that future has arrived, and 51�ԹϺ�� Davis stands at the forefront of this transformation.

Why Is Federally Funded Research So Important?

Jocelyn C Anderson — November 17, 2025 - 10:35am

America’s lucrative, long-running investment in basic science and research is under threat, and the consequences could be far-reaching for local and national economies and for the United States’ leadership in innovation and technology.