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Bioengineering professor Jacob Schmidt is working with Douglas Daniels, director of the Lux Labs at the UCLA Library, to manufacture face shields.

Thomas Rice of UCLA Fielding School of Public Health on health insurance systems around the world.

New study co-authored by a UCLA professor underscores the importance of public engagement and trust during health crises.

Researchers from UCLA and two other universities estimate that 7,200 people who don’t currently have housing could require critical care.

One of the resources offers access to data on how the pandemic is affecting incarcerated people and correctional officers.

Scientists investigated how long the virus remained infectious on cardboard, metal and plastic.

Leaders made this decision to slow the spread of COVID-19 and in alignment with similar measures implemented by local and state governments.

The invention, by researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry, was inspired in part by mussels’ ability to stick to wet surfaces.

This decision was made in accordance with the best guidance from public health officials about how to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Anne Rimoin and Gilbert Gee, both of the Fielding School of Public Health, addressed the commission, which advises and makes recommendations to the Los Angeles City Council.

UCLA leadership held an information session for students on March 9 to share the latest information about the disease and how campus is responding.

Chancellor Gene Block sent a message to the campus community announcing that beginning March 11 in-person classes and finals would be conducted online where possible.

A UCLA study finds that educational equality is associated with longer lifespans.

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stem Cell Research Center recently named the winners of its campus-wide light microscopy image and video contest.

Research led by UCLA neurobiologist Jack Feldman finds that every breath we take arises from a disorderly group of neurons.

The program will be the only VA post-licensure residency program in the Los Angeles and Orange County area.

The faculty position will focus on researching the disorder and pursuing new insights into its treatment.

The shuttle will take them to and from appointments.

As a graduate student, Edward Jean-Louis almost died from sudden death syndrome while playing basketball.

The Helen F. Shishino Centennial Scholarship has allowed Yuliana Estrada to spend her energies focusing on her work rather than worry about paying bills.

The findings could eventually lead to new drugs to treat or prevent lung cancer.

The findings may help health care professionals better assess those with autism and schizophrenia.

UCLA-led study of Armenian earthquake survivors finds that effects of psychotherapy for adolescents continued into adulthood.

A UCLA study shows that radiation therapy can be cut from five weeks to five days.

Director of the UCLA Anxiety and Depression Research Center will deliver the 128th Faculty Research Lecture at UCLA on Feb. 19.