HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Since the start of the Campaign , UC San Diego Health experienced an immense physical transformation thanks in large part to the generosity of numerous philanthropic partners helping cement its status as the top hospital in San Diego and one of the best in California . The opening of the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute in 2014 , followed by the opening of the Jacobs Medical Center in 2016 , were the first steps in our effort to move discoveries from laboratory bench to patient bedsides . Now in its sixth year , the medical center offers advanced care across three pavilions : the A . Vassiliadis Family Pavilion for Advanced Surgery , the Pauline and Stanley Foster Pavilion for Cancer Care , and the Rady Pavilion for Women and Infants . In 2018 , the Koman Outpatient Pavilion opened to complement the existing infrastructure in La Jolla .
“ The transformation of east campus has been remarkable ,” says Dr . Gary Firestein , senior associate vice chancellor for Health Sciences . “ I cannot think of another academic medical center that has committed as much effort and resources to benefit our patients .”
The extraordinary growth in the region is set to continue through the revitalization of UC San Diego Health — Hillcrest Campus . The 15-year , fivephase project will increase access to leading-edge care including specialized diagnostic , treatment and surgery services in one location . It will also ensure all buildings meet seismic safety codes , beginning with the redevelopment of the Hillcrest Outpatient Pavilion , thanks in part to the support of Price Philanthropies .
“ As our region continues to grow , particularly in the central and south county areas , a new Hillcrest facility will allow us to amplify our advanced care to the community for common illnesses and complex conditions , strengthening our position as the beacon of health care ,” says Dr . Ted Chan , chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at UC San Diego Health .
Coming Together to Tackle Cancer
Many campaign donors helped advance cancer treatments . Diverse centers and research initiatives established at UC San Diego Health included the Hanna and Mark Gleiberman Head and Neck Cancer Center , the Dean- Hertzberg Breast Cancer Database System at Moores Cancer Center , and the Comprehensive Breast Health Center supported by Rebecca Moores .
Alzheimer ’ s Disease Research Gets a Boost
Alzheimer ’ s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects more than six million Americans , and the number is projected to grow .
Daniel and Phyllis Epstein understand the devastating impact of the disease on families . Dan ’ s identical brother , David , suffered from Alzheimer ’ s for 15 years before losing his battle to the debilitating disease . Determined to make a difference for other patients and families , the Epsteins donated $ 50 million to UC San Diego and USC , split between the universities , to create the Epstein Family Alzheimer ’ s Research Collaboration .
At UC San Diego , the funds will drive research led by the Alzheimer ’ s Disease Cooperative Study ( ADCS ), under the leadership of Dr . Howard Feldman , dean of Alzheimer ’ s Disease Research , professor of neurosciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine , and a neurologist . It will catalyze Alzheimer ’ s disease research efforts across the UC San Diego campus .
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