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From Labs to Lives: 
Real Research. Real People. Real Impact.

Federally funded research at UC Davis transforms ideas into real-world impact — improving lives locally, nationally, and globally. From pioneering medical breakthroughs to sustainable agriculture and clean energy innovations, UC Davis researchers tackle society’s most pressing challenges.

Discover how federal research funding drives solutions that matter. Share your story, champion discovery, and stand up for UC Davis.

Throughout the year, we'll spotlight groundbreaking research with global reach in our Research Around Campus section below.

Research Around Campus

Global Aggies

A Semester in Madrid: Kate Villegas’s Study Abroad Journey

Kate Villegas, a double major in human development and communications at UC Davis, spent a semester in Madrid studying social sciences and immersing herself in the Spanish language and culture. Her time abroad deepened her linguistic skills, forged lasting friendships, and inspired her subsequent role promoting global learning at UC Davis. Read the story

Sutures, Safaris and Self-Discovery: Studying Zoo Medicine in South Africa

Amaya Lewis, a first-gen student majoring in Animal Science and Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology, spent two transformative weeks in South Africa through Loop Abroad’s Zoo Medicine program. Gaining hands-on vet experience while engaging with local conservation efforts and South African culture, Amaya deepened her passion for wildlife medicine and global learning. Read the story

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