UCSD loaned hundreds of cadavers to military without families' knowledge

An investigation reported by the Times of San Diego revealed that the University of California San Diego loaned hundreds of cadavers to the military between April 2024 and December 2025.

Families of donors expressed that they were unaware their loved ones' bodies were being sent to the military, raising concerns about consent and transparency.

The report highlights questions about the university's handling of donated bodies and communication with donor families during this period.

UC San Diego has not publicly detailed the extent of these loans or the purposes for which the military used the cadavers, according to the investigation.

This development has prompted calls for clearer policies and oversight regarding the use of donated bodies by educational and military institutions in the San Diego area.