Karen McKinnon receives NSF CAREER Award for heat extremes research
The World Health Organization has identified heat waves — on the rise worldwide — as one of the most dangerous natural hazards.
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Dr. Matthew Rettig recognized by VA for contributions to prostate cancer research
The professor, who was honored with the John B. Barnwell Award, will receive $150,000 in research support over the next three years.
Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl receives award for innovative multiple sclerosis research
The professor is being recognized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Academy of Neurology.
Robert Lucero inducted into Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
His research focuses on using innovative health systems and informatics to improve health outcomes of vulnerable populations.
In memoriam: Diego Loukota, 38, specialist in Buddhism and ‘once-in-a-generation’ intellect
Even among other leading lights in his field, Loukota’s extraordinary talent for learning, understanding and analyzing languages stood out.
Jaimie Krems receives NSF CAREER Award
The funding will support her work on how people solve the challenges of ‘friending’ — like finding, making and keeping friends.
3 UCLA faculty members elected to Association of American Physicians
The distinction recognizes exceptional contributions to the advancement of basic or translational biomedical research.
In memoriam: Jorge Cherbosque, 68, psychologist and co-director of Staff and Faculty Counseling Center
“Jorge ... brought joy and light into the lives of everyone he encountered, regardless of how challenging their situations might be.”
How AI discriminates and what that means for your Google habit
UCLA’s Safiya Noble discusses how the technology’s growth is shaping our lives and livelihoods — and not always for the better.
Cancer researcher elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation
The time-honored nonprofit is dedicated to supporting physician-scientists to improve the health of all.
UCLA Library awards grants to nine faculty and student music projects
Funds will support new work, performances and research advancing contemporary music.
March 30: What we don’t talk about when we talk about hate
An upcoming UCLA symposium will reframe the conversation about hate using lessons from literature and art.
Dr. Thomas Rando inducted into 2024 AIMBE College of Fellows
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering honored Rando for his research in stem cell biology and tissue engineering.
Ninez Ponce receives Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award for work in health and data equity
The director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research was honored by the CDC Foundation and the James F. and Sarah T. Fries Foundation.
In memoriam: Richard Lehan, 93, authority on American naturalism and former English department chair
The professor emeritus, who was a member of UCLA’s faculty for more than half a century, authored at least 10 books.
Cancer association recognizes Owen Witte for advancing blood cancer research
The professor’s work has paved the way for targeted therapies addressing several types of leukemia and lymphoma.
Anne Andrews receives Fulbright Specialist Award
The State Department program selects individuals to serve as expert consultants at academic institutions abroad.
Dean Emeritus Vijay Dhir named to European Academy of Sciences and Arts
The professor, who joined the UCLA faculty in 1974, teaches classes and leads research at the Boiling Heat Transfer Lab at UCLA.
Computer science professor receives NSF award for AI that interacts with real world
Bolei Zhou’s research could lead to advances in autonomous driving, household robots and video games.
Q&A: Stefan Timmermans on ‘The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels’
The UCLA professor, who co-authored the book, discusses the issue of dying with no one to care for the remains.
Bruins Safe app now allows for direct reporting of safety concerns
Users can report unsafe conditions and situations with the potential to cause harm.
Gerrie Zvara leads continuous process improvement for more effective, efficient campus
The proud alumna is leading one of the efforts to advance goal 5 of the UCLA Strategic Plan: Become a more effective institution.
Staff news: Claudia Salcedo named director of Center for Community College Partnerships
She has served the UCLA community for more than two decades, focusing on access to higher education for diverse populations.
Aditya Grover recognized for advances in AI-based extreme weather modeling
The awarding organization, Schmidt Sciences, supports researchers working on difficult problems in artificial intelligence.
UCLA researchers honored by Military Family Research Institute
The award is meant to bring visibility to outstanding new research related to military and veteran families.