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UCLA In the News April 30, 2019
Highlights from Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Hollywood Reporter, Washington Post and others.
Cancer researchers receive $4.6 million grant from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
The funds will support a phase 1 clinical trial of a treatment for advanced sarcomas and other cancers.
Hormones that mimic the womb might help brain heal from multiple sclerosis
Research Brief: Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. have MS, and treatments that can reverse the course of disease, rather than temporarily ease symptoms, are needed.
UCLA names Emily A. Carter new executive vice chancellor and provost
Emily A. Carter, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Princeton University, will become UCLA’s new chief academic officer.
UCLA In the News April 29, 2019
Highlights from New York Times, Sacramento Bee, Wall Street Journal Magazine, KNBC-TV, CALmatters and others.
UCLA ranked No. 4 in Forbes Best Value Colleges List
The rankings assess the 300 best value colleges and universities in the United States.
UCLA In the News April 26, 2019
Highlights from Scientific American, Forbes, New York Times, ABC News, Associated Press and others.
Frequently asked questions about measles
Guidance on the current measles outbreak from UCLA and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Brain’s support network may play key role in attention deficit, hyperactivity behaviors
The brain cells, called astrocytes, previously thought to provide mainly nourishment and housekeeping functions for neurons, may help regulate the disorders, a UCLA study suggests.
May 1 is deadline for nominations for UC Retirement System Advisory Board election
The board meets three times a year to discuss issues of interest to UCRS members, retirees and beneficiaries.
Solar cells (like people!) work better with caffeine
In tests, perovskite-based cells made with the same chemical found in coffee maintained their power conversion efficiency for several weeks longer than those without it.
UCLA In the News April 25, 2019
Highlights from KABC-TV, New York Times, The Hill, Fast Company, CNN and others.
UCLA statement: Protecting our campus after reported measles case
A message to the UCLA community from Chancellor Gene Block.
UCLA Depression Grand Challenge seeks votes in competition for $100,000 grant
Team members are using social media, reaching out to friends and family, and doing outreach around campus to share information about the effort and ask for their support.
Nursing school professor selected as an endowed chair
Lynn Doering has been named the Audrienne H. Moseley Endowed Chair of Nursing at UCLA.
May 1: The human biases in artificial intelligence
The free discussion at the Hammer Museum will focus on the possibility of creating an inclusive, culturally conscious artificial intelligence.
Housing costs dampen residents’ satisfaction with life in Los Angeles
UCLA's Quality of Life Index shows that sky-high housing prices most worry respondents — especially younger people and renters.
UCLA In the News April 24, 2019
Highlights from Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, NBC News, LAist, Wall Street Journal and others.
South Korean percussion genre ‘samul nori’ goes global
Q&A with UCLA ethnomusicologist Katherine In-Young Lee about the evolution of this regional rural tradition.
UCLA public policy professor creates committee to advise the EPA
The External Environmental Economics Advisory Committee, launched by J.R. DeShazo, will advise the Environmental Protection Agency on the benefits and costs of its policies.
UCLA In the News April 23, 2019
Highlights from BuzzFeed News, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, NPR, Wall Street Journal and others.
UCLA–Tulane study finds improved WIC food packages reduced children’s risk for obesity
The researchers examined health and population data from more than 180,000 children served by the WIC program in Los Angeles County.
Biochemist recognized for mentoring underrepresented youth
Jorge Torres received the Student Development Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award from the UCLA Academic Senate.