# UC Davis
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**Parent**: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international
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
[View profile](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/mike-child)
##### Lychee (Cat)
Patients in UC Davis FIP Clinical Trial • Beneficiaries of Federally Funded Research
[View profile](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/lychee)
##### Tom Mugro
UC Davis Clinical Trial Participant • Beneficiary of Federally Funded Research
[View profile](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/tom-mugro)
##### Diane M. Bryant ’85
Chairperson • UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors
[View profile](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/diane-bryant)
##### Debby Stegura ’79
UC Davis Alumna • Regent Emerita
[View profile](https://www.ucdavis.edu/people/debby-stegura)
##### Richard Carmona
17th Surgeon General of the United States • UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors
[View profile](https://www.ucdavis.edu/people/richard-carmona)
##### Darryl Goss ’83
Public Affairs Leader • UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors
[View profile](https://www.ucdavis.edu/people/daryl-goss)
##### Stewart A. Resnick
The Wonderful Company • UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors
[View profile](https://www.ucdavis.edu/people/stewart-resnick)
## **Read How UC Davis Research Improves Lives**
### Critical research hangs in the balance as UC faces unprecedented federal threats
University of California [breakthroughs](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/7-world-changing-uc-innovations-emerged-federal-research-funding) — from the [internet](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/lo-and-behold-internet) to [cancer drugs](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/miracle-medicine-based-federally-funded-science-arrived-just-time-save-his-life) to the [chip in your smartphone](https://news.berkeley.edu/2018/03/21/david-patterson-pioneer-of-modern-computer-architecture-receives-turing-award/) to the [food on your plate](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/12-grocery-store-favorites-brought-to-you-by-uc) — 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.
[Read the story](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/critical-research-hangs-balance-uc-faces-unprecedented-federal-threats?utm_source=fiat-lux&utm_medium=internal-email&utm_campaign=article-general&utm_content=text)
### Science Basics and Breakthroughs
### [Study Improves Understanding of Food Safety Risks in California Central Coast Produce](https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/fda-uc-davis-e-coli-central-coast-study)
- by Amy Quinton
- March 05, 2026
- [Feeding a Growing Population](https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/news)
- [Food & Agriculture](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/food-agriculture)
- [Human & Animal Health](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/human-animal-health)
### [First Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Northern Elephant Seals Confirmed in California](https://www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/first-cases-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-northern-elephant-seals-confirmed-california)
- by UC Davis News and Media Relations
- February 25, 2026
- [Advancing Health Worldwide](https://www.ucdavis.edu/health/news)
- [Environment](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/environment)
- [Human & Animal Health](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/human-animal-health)
- [One Health](https://www.ucdavis.edu/blog/one-health)
### [UC Davis Marks Anniversary of From Labs to Lives Campaign With Campuswide ‘Takeover’](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-marks-anniversary-labs-lives-campaign-campuswide-takeover)
- by James Nash
- February 25, 2026
- [University](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/university)
- [Science & Technology](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/science-technology)
[View more research](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/news)
## **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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#### Funding Sources
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## **Learn How Our Research Affects Lives**
[### Cancer](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/cancer)
[### Agriculture](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/agriculture)
[### Technology](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/technology)
[### Alzheimer’s and Brain Health](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/alzheimers-brain-health)
[### Energy and Environment](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/energy-environment)
[### Children’s and Community Health](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/childrens-community-health)
[### Heart Health](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/heart-health)
[### Curative Medicine](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/curative-medicine)
## **Research Briefs**
[**The Power of Federal Research Investments at UC Davis**](https://www.ucdavis.edu/sites/default/files/media/documents/The%20Power%20of%20Federal%20Research%20Investments.pdf)
[USDA Research Brief](https://www.ucdavis.edu/sites/default/files/media/documents/UC%20Davis%20Research%20Brief%20USDA%20%281%29.pdf)
[NIH Research Brief](https://www.ucdavis.edu/sites/default/files/media/documents/UC%20Davis%20Research%20Brief%20NIH%20%281%29.pdf)
[NSF Research Brief](https://www.ucdavis.edu/sites/default/files/media/documents/UC%20Davis%20Research%20Brief%20NSF%20%281%29.pdf)
[DOE Research Brief](https://www.ucdavis.edu/sites/default/files/media/documents/UC%20Davis%20Research%20Brief%20DOE_0.pdf)
[DOD Research Brief](https://www.ucdavis.edu/sites/default/files/media/documents/UC%20Davis%20Research%20Brief%20DOD_0.pdf)
## **Basic Research, Extraordinary Results**
[View more Chancellor videos](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcasts-and-shows/face-to-face)
#### **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...
[Read more](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/checking-chancellor-may-cultivating-future-agriculture-california-and-across-world)
### **Current Perspectives**
### [Checking In With Chancellor May: How We’re Using AI to Redefine Health Care](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/checking-chancellor-may-how-were-using-ai-redefine-health-care)
- by Chancellor Gary S. May
- November 20, 2025
- [Current Perspectives](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/current-perspectives)
### [CHANCELL-ING: Finding a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease While Forming Friendships](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/chancell-ing-finding-a-cure-for-Alzheimer%27s)
- by Chancellor Gary S. May
- November 03, 2025
- [Current Perspectives](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/current-perspectives)
- [Dateline](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/university/dateline)
### [Checking In With Chancellor May: Cultivating the Future of Agriculture in California and Across the World](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/checking-chancellor-may-cultivating-future-agriculture-california-and-across-world)
- by Chancellor Gary S. May
- October 16, 2025
- [Current Perspectives](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/current-perspectives)
### [CHANCELL-ING: Harvesting Innovation, Entrepreneurship Through Wine](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/chancell-ing-harvesting-innovation-entrepreneurship-through-wine)
- by Chancellor Gary S. May
- October 06, 2025
- [Current Perspectives](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/current-perspectives)
- [Dateline](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/university/dateline)
- [University](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/university)
### [CHANCELL-ING: Basic Research Powers Breakthroughs for a Healthier World](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/chancell-ing-basic-research-powers-breakthroughs-healthier-world)
- by Chancellor Gary S. May
- September 08, 2025
- [Current Perspectives](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/current-perspectives)
- [Dateline](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/university/dateline)
[View more research](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/news)
> "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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