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The donation from Los Angeles–based global philanthropists will work to address the growing mental health crisis in the city.

The alumnus and immunologist recounted his groundbreaking research and scientific career at a Feb. 20 seminar.

Center for Scholars & Storytellers report shows young audiences are rejecting outdated masculine stereotypes on screen.

Data show which groups of Californians are among the most targeted.

The collaboration brings together medical schools, professional medical organizations and activist survivor groups.

Dr. Ravi Dave has been appointed Jivrajka Family Foundation Chair to develop and oversee the UCLA Health South Asian Heart Program.

Replacing the entire faulty gene rather than correcting individual mutations may allow the therapy to work across all patients with cystic fibrosis.

UCLA researchers estimate 10.6 million children worldwide experience serious health-related suffering annually and require specialized medical care.

The findings may open the door to potential advancements in preventative strategies targeting women at greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

A novel shape of zinc oxide helps reduce chalkiness in mineral sunscreen and makes it easier to wear, especially for people with darker skin tones.

UCLA researchers find certain molecular changes may be protective rather than detrimental in mice.

A new report by UCLA’s Williams Institute details state-level restrictions — and protections — affecting some 724,000 teens in the U.S.

Clues about extreme cases and omicron’s effects come from a cross-disciplinary international research team.

The initiative examines how Australia is designing culturally appropriate care for underserved and Indigenous populations.

In a UCLA survey, kindness, self-acceptance, and having fun were also among the top values, influencing the media content they consume.

The Center for Scholars & Storytellers founder discusses a YouTube content creator’s guide, social media bans and teen accounts.

A former student-athlete and coach, Layne was a lifelong fan of multiple Bruin sports and a UCLA donor across six decades.

Sedatives and antipsychotics linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization remain widely used in patients most vulnerable to their harms.

Keel brings his expertise in the history of science, critical forensic analysis, public health research and legal studies to bear in seeking accountability for in-custody deaths. 

Project ReConnect explores how our connection to nature and animals helps our well-being, and how we can help theirs.

Members of the Bruin community came together on Jan. 7 for a moving ceremony of remembrance, music and acts of healing.

Sam James and the Altadena Recovery Team meet survivors’ needs and push for policy-informed advocacy.

One year later, UCLA Health experts say long-term threats to lung health, mental well-being and overall community wellness remain.

Any reduction in alcohol consumption helps reduce cancer risk.

Across medicine, environmental studies, public policy, the social sciences and beyond, UCLA scholars in 2025 continued turning discovery into real-world impact.