UC research and the journey of discovery: How a matchmaking algorithm saved lives
February 12, 2016 •
Take any invention or modern innovation and in its history you’ll find decades — or even centuries — of odd and obscure research that led to its creation.
One of the hallmarks of science is that the path to knowledge is often indirect. In addition to rigorous investigation, discovery is often shaped by serendipity and human curiosity.
Read the amazing story of how Nobel Prize winning research by UC faculty on matchmaking couples led to unexpected outcomes, including increasing the odds that patients would receive lifesaving kidney donations.
