UC DAVIS RESEARCHERS FIND EVIDENCE OF MATURE HEART CELL POTENTIAL IN EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS  
November 27, 2007 —  In a new study, UC Davis researchers report the first functional evidence that heart cells derived from human embryonic stem cells exhibit one of the most critical properties of mature adult heart cells, an important biological process called excitation-contraction coupling.

UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER AWARDED FOR INCREASING ORGAN DONATION RATES
November 1, 2007 —  UC Davis Medical Center is among nearly 400 of the nation's largest hospitals recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for their success in increasing organ donation rates at their facilities.

UC DAVIS RESPONDS TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES INQUIRY ON LIVER TRANSPLANTS
August 31, 2006 —  UC Davis Health System officials today sent a letter to the Department of Health Services confirming that the UC Davis Liver Transplant program is in full compliance with the performance standards set for Medi-Cal centers of excellence.

TEAM DONATE LIFE TAKES 3RD IN RACE ACROSS AMERICA
June 22, 2006 —  Team Donate Life, the UC Davis Health System cycling team and support crew comprised of physicians, nurses, medical staff and organ transplant patients, grabbed 3rd place this week in the corporate challenge division of the 2006 Race Across America.

UC DAVIS HEALTH SYSTEM CYCLING TEAM PEDALS FOR LIFE
June 14, 2006 —  Team DonateLife, a group of UC Davis physicians, nurses, medical staff and organ transplant patients, wheeled onto the 25th annual “Race Across America” course yesterday.

—MEDIA ADVISORY— UC DAVIS SPORTS MEDICINE AND TRANSPLANT PHYSICIANS REUNITE TO THANK CROSS-COUNTRY RACE VOLUNTEERS AND ACCEPT DONATED PAINTING
August 16, 2005 — The original painting that was used for the 2005 Race Across America poster will be donated to the UC Davis Medical Center at a reception to thank volunteers and participants who helped with the cross-country cycling event.