Dr. Chambers is named Director of Epidemiology and Community Studies
Dr. Chambers is named Director of Epidemiology and Community Studies for the Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine.
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Dr. Chambers is appointed to the federal Task Force
Dr. Chambers is appointed to the federal Task Force on Research Specific to Pregnant Women and Lactating Women (PRGLAC), a committee established to advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding gaps in knowledge and research on safe and effective therapies for pregnant women and lactating women.
Dr. Miguel del Campo is named director of UC San Diego’s residency program
Dr. Miguel del Campo is named director of UC San Diego’s residency program in Medical Genetics and Genomics.
Dr. Chambers starts a two-year term as President of OTIS
Dr. Chambers starts a two-year term as President of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), the professional scientific society for experts in the field of birth defects that provides the MotherToBaby information service and conducts MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies.
MotherToBaby California turns 40
MotherToBaby California turns 40! Established in 1978 by Dr. Jones as the California Teratogen Information Service, this service is relied upon by pregnant and breastfeeding parents, healthcare providers, and the general public to provide free, unbiased, evidence-based information about exposures during pregnancy and lactation.
Dr. Gretchen Bandoli joins the faculty
Dr. Gretchen Bandoli joins the faculty of the UC San Diego Division of Dysmorphology and Teratology and the Center for Better Beginnings at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The Study of Mothers and Infants (SOMI) launches
The Study of Mothers and Infants (SOMI) launches. SOMI is investigating a variety of important topics that are impacting maternal and child health in San Diego by combining multiple datasets that have been collected since 2008 and which will continue to be collected until 2028. These datasets will ultimately represent a total of 1 million mother-child pairs. SOMI is a collaboration between investigators at universities and organizations across San Diego County and the State of California, including the Center for Better Beginnings.
Dr. Chambers receives the UC San Diego Chancellor’s Award
Dr. Chambers receives the UC San Diego Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Scholar Mentoring, which honors faculty who serve as effective advisors, advocates, role models, and colleagues for UC San Diego Postdoctoral Scholars.
1st Annual Nine Months Matter: Walkfest for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy
1st annual Nine Months Matter: Walkfest for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy is held at Liberty Station in San Diego, CA with Dr. Jones, SoCal NOFAS, and the Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary as key organizers.
The Center Hosts Zika Symposium Featuring Renowned Experts
Center for Better Beginnings hosts Zika Virus Microcephaly: Risks, Mechanisms and Prevention symposium as a leader in the fight against Zika virus.