UC Davis
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Real research. Real people. Real impact.
Federally funded research keeps innovation alive.
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Federal Funding Matters
Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise.
[## $1.9 Trillion
in economic output as a result of University of California patents (1996-2020)](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-tops-worldwide-ranking-universities-patented-inventions)
[## $13.2 Billion
UC Davis powers billions in economic impact to California, supporting more than 68,300 jobs statewide](https://health.ucdavis.edu/health-magazine/summer-2025/features/aggie-square-boosts-uc-davis-13-billion-annual-economic-impact)
[## $70 Million
lost in research funding if proposed 15% cap on NIH reimbursement is approved](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-068.html)
Champions for Progress
Meet the advocates who stand behind federal support as a critical investment in public health, community safety and economic strength.
Voices of Support
Mike Child ’76
Senior Advisor • UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors
Lychee (Cat)
Patients in UC Davis FIP Clinical Trial • Beneficiaries of Federally Funded Research
Tom Mugro
UC Davis Clinical Trial Participant • Beneficiary of Federally Funded Research
Diane M. Bryant ’85
Chairperson • UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors
Debby Stegura ’79
UC Davis Alumna • Regent Emerita
Richard Carmona
17th Surgeon General of the United States • UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors
Darryl Goss ’83
Public Affairs Leader • UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors
Stewart A. Resnick
The Wonderful Company • UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors
Read How UC Davis Research Improves Lives
Critical research hangs in the balance as UC faces unprecedented federal threats
University of California breakthroughs — from the internet to cancer drugs to the chip in your smartphone to the food on your plate — have saved countless lives worldwide, sparked whole new industries, and kept America safer and stronger on the world stage. But now, UC scientists’ ability to move forward faces multiple obstacles.
Science Basics and Breakthroughs
Study Improves Understanding of Food Safety Risks in California Central Coast Produce
- by Amy Quinton
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March 05, 2026
- Food & Agriculture
- Human & Animal Health
First Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Northern Elephant Seals Confirmed in California
- by UC Davis News and Media Relations
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February 25, 2026
- Environment
- Human & Animal Health
- One Health
UC Davis Marks Anniversary of From Labs to Lives Campaign With Campuswide ‘Takeover’
- by James Nash
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February 25, 2026
- Science & Technology
By the Numbers
Progress follows steady investment. When funding grows, solutions arrive faster and cost less. When funding freezes, we all wait longer and pay more.
Extramural Awards by Source
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Learn How Our Research Affects Lives
### Alzheimer’s and Brain Health
### Children’s and Community Health
Research Briefs
The Power of Federal Research Investments at UC Davis
Basic Research, Extraordinary Results
Cultivating the Future of Agriculture in California and Across the World
The fall harvest is underway, and our dedication to education and innovation is at full speed. Wine grapes are one of the crops being harvested, making this a key season for students...
Current Perspectives
Checking In With Chancellor May: How We’re Using AI to Redefine Health Care
- by Chancellor Gary S. May
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November 20, 2025
CHANCELL-ING: Finding a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease While Forming Friendships
- by Chancellor Gary S. May
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November 03, 2025
- Dateline
Checking In With Chancellor May: Cultivating the Future of Agriculture in California and Across the World
- by Chancellor Gary S. May
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October 16, 2025
CHANCELL-ING: Harvesting Innovation, Entrepreneurship Through Wine
- by Chancellor Gary S. May
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October 06, 2025
- Dateline
- University
CHANCELL-ING: Basic Research Powers Breakthroughs for a Healthier World
- by Chancellor Gary S. May
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September 08, 2025
- Dateline
"These breakthroughs are just a small sample of the work happening across UC Davis labs and fields, but they all trace back to basic research. Supporting this foundational work at universities like ours ensures that we keep saving lives, feeding the world and strengthening our communities."
— Chancellor Gary S. May
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