UCLA research could help scientists unravel the reasons that low-birthweight babies face a higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease as adults.
Awardees include the president of KCRW, an Olympic medalist and the founders and owners of a vineyard that has directed millions of dollars to mental health research.
Dr. David Padua and a collaborator received their grant from the Kenneth Rainin Foundation for research into better understanding and treatment of IBD.
Half of those admitted to juvenile justice facilities before their teenage years reported suicidal thoughts as adults, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.
A $2 million gift left by the late actor will support students in the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.