2 UCLA professors elected to the National Academy of Engineering February 11, 2025 Aydogan Ozcan and Lixia Zhang of the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering were among 150 new U.S. and international members announced today.
Rebooting 2025: How to regroup after a rough start to the new year February 6, 2025 Learn how to get back on track after the stresses of January.
NIH awards $20.6 million grant to establish Human Virome Characterization Center at UCLA February 5, 2025 UCLA investigators will identify the diversity of viruses that naturally inhabit the human body along the oral-gut-brain axis.
Moving forward after the Los Angeles fires February 4, 2025 The fires may no longer be raging, but their impact on our health and communities continues.
Can UCLA Really Be America’s Healthiest Campus? February 4, 2025 With pioneering treatments, research and outreach, UCLA's health-centered approach is becoming a national model.
UCLA-led study establishes link between early side effects from prostate cancer radiation and long-term side effects February 3, 2025 Additionally, patients with early bowel side effects had nearly double the risk of chronic bowel issues.
UCLA faculty members honored with Presidential Early Career Awards January 30, 2025 Elaheh Ahmadi, Justine Lee, Osvaldo Gutierrez and Mitchell Spearrin are among the scientists and engineers being recognized.
Dementia care study highlights importance of caregiver self-efficacy January 29, 2025 Caregiver self-efficacy improved in both the health system and community-based care approaches.
Many California college students experiencing food insecurity aren’t getting the assistance they’re eligible for January 29, 2025 A new UCLA report offers recommendations for increasing student use of CalFresh, the state’s federally funded food assistance program.
Navigating nutrition during cancer treatment January 28, 2025 Chemotherapy can affect appetite and digestion, so preparation and flexibility are key.
Medicaid-insured heart transplant patients face higher risk of post-transplant complications January 27, 2025 The study highlights how high-volume transplant centers can mitigate risks.
A pulmonologist explains how to stay safe from wildfire pollution January 9, 2025 A pulmonologist explains how to protect yourself with so much fire pollution in Los Angeles.
UCLA librarians advance teaching, research and patient care needs of the UCLA Health enterprise December 19, 2024 While managing access to resources and new technologies, librarians have emerged as research partners.
MDMA-assisted therapy could improve neurorehabilitation of injured service members beyond PTSD December 9, 2024 UCLA Health psychiatrist says medication could remove barriers to treatment for service members who experienced trauma.
Lifesaving brain surgery made UCLA graduation dreams come true December 5, 2024 UCLA Health neurosurgeon Anthony Wang’s seven words made all the difference to Neha Pai after a life-threatening injury.
Portrait of a True Bruin family December 3, 2024 Blue and gold runs deep for retired staffers Roxanne Neal and Chris Palomo, whose UCLA ties include their son — and the family dogs.
2024 reflections: A year of excellence, challenges and empathy December 3, 2024 As we head into the holidays and prepare to usher in 2025, Newsroom takes a look back at the accomplishments of the Bruin community and the highlights of 2024.
Nearly 40 UCLA faculty named among the world’s most influential researchers November 25, 2024 The researchers have published studies that are cited most often by other scholars in their fields.
UCLA researchers discover a way to make fat cells skinny November 22, 2024 Findings could lead to new, more effective therapies for managing diabetes.
What is familial Mediterranean fever? The genetic disorder causes painful inflammation November 20, 2024 UCLA’s program dedicated to the condition, which is sometimes known as “Armenian disease,” is the only one in the Western Hemisphere.
Watch: Mayor Karen Bass gives an update on city’s efforts to combat homelessness, offers ideas for progress November 19, 2024 The mayor spoke with UCLA’s Jim Newton during a discussion titled “L.A. Confronts Homelessness: Are we on the right track?”
Generation Z wants to be safe, UCLA study finds November 19, 2024 Being kind to others, self-acceptance and having fun are also goals for 10- to 24-year-olds surveyed across the U.S.
Scientists discover ‘entirely unanticipated’ role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development November 14, 2024 Known for its axon guidance properties, new research suggests protein is critical in guiding neural development.
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk October 28, 2024 Simulations reveal PAHs’ affinity for binding to DNA — and evading repair — in study co-led by a county firefighter.
Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein October 28, 2024 A study shows the buildup of filamentous actin, which inhibits cellular waste removal, contributes to age-onset cognitive decline.