Research
A global research university with an uncommon emphasis on undergraduate research and education, UC Santa 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
Natural protection
Coastal communities—especially vulnerable ones—face escalating risks from climate change, natural disasters, and the loss of coastal habitats. The UC Santa Cruz Center for Coastal Climate Resilience has partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to seek equitable, nature-based solutions.
Research on lung cancer drivers may improve treatments
Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Angela Brooks was awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how gene isoforms impact cancer progression and what treatments might be most effective or lead to drug resistance.
Study finds potential targets at chromosome ends for disease prevention
Telomeres, crucial for cell division, show surprising chromosome-specific length patterns. A new study using nanopore sequencing—invented at UC Santa 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 UC Santa 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 UC Santa Cruz.
Research support
The Office of Research is dedicated to working collaboratively with the UC Santa 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.