UCLA Health team selected for international addiction research initiative April 17, 2024 Faculty members Dara Ghahremani and Edythe London will be helping to lead the three-year, $50 million project.
English professor Justin Torres receives 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship April 17, 2024 He plans to use his grant to support the writing of his next novel, which considers the role of triadic relations in structuring life.
UCLA recognizes Armenian Genocide with week of public events April 17, 2024 Student groups and UCLA’s Promise Armenian Institute are among those hosting free programs from April 17-29.
From Africa to the U.S.: Giving back by making math possible April 16, 2024 Professor Wilfrid Gangbo finds inspiration in uplifting his fellow Black mathematicians, past and present.
In memoriam: Ying-Ying Meng, 68, scholar of environmental health April 16, 2024 Meng, who was director of research at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and focused on the causes of and solutions to inequities in health from a holistic perspective, died April 11.
Your brain on genetics April 11, 2024 Daniel Geschwind will discuss what genes have taught us about complex brain disorders during his Faculty Research Lecture.
Karen McKinnon receives NSF CAREER Award for heat extremes research April 11, 2024 The World Health Organization has identified heat waves — on the rise worldwide — as one of the most dangerous natural hazards.
Dr. Matthew Rettig recognized by VA for contributions to prostate cancer research April 11, 2024 The professor, who was honored with the John B. Barnwell Award, will receive $150,000 in research support over the next three years.
Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl receives award for innovative multiple sclerosis research April 4, 2024 The professor is being recognized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Academy of Neurology.
Robert Lucero inducted into Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame April 3, 2024 His research focuses on using innovative health systems and informatics to improve health outcomes of vulnerable populations.
In memoriam: Diego Loukota, 38, specialist in Buddhism and ‘once-in-a-generation’ intellect April 3, 2024 Even among other leading lights in his field, Loukota’s extraordinary talent for learning, understanding and analyzing languages stood out.
Jaimie Krems receives NSF CAREER Award April 2, 2024 The funding will support her work on how people solve the challenges of ‘friending’ — like finding, making and keeping friends.
3 UCLA faculty members elected to Association of American Physicians April 1, 2024 The distinction recognizes exceptional contributions to the advancement of basic or translational biomedical research.
In memoriam: Jorge Cherbosque, 68, psychologist and co-director of Staff and Faculty Counseling Center March 28, 2024 “Jorge ... brought joy and light into the lives of everyone he encountered, regardless of how challenging their situations might be.”
How AI discriminates and what that means for your Google habit March 28, 2024 UCLA’s Safiya Noble discusses how the technology’s growth is shaping our lives and livelihoods — and not always for the better.
Cancer researcher elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation March 28, 2024 The time-honored nonprofit is dedicated to supporting physician-scientists to improve the health of all.
UCLA Library awards grants to nine faculty and student music projects March 26, 2024 Funds will support new work, performances and research advancing contemporary music.
March 30: What we don’t talk about when we talk about hate March 25, 2024 An upcoming UCLA symposium will reframe the conversation about hate using lessons from literature and art.
Dr. Thomas Rando inducted into 2024 AIMBE College of Fellows March 25, 2024 The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering honored Rando for his research in stem cell biology and tissue engineering.
Ninez Ponce receives Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award for work in health and data equity March 20, 2024 The director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research was honored by the CDC Foundation and the James F. and Sarah T. Fries Foundation.
In memoriam: Richard Lehan, 93, authority on American naturalism and former English department chair March 15, 2024 The professor emeritus, who was a member of UCLA’s faculty for more than half a century, authored at least 10 books.
Cancer association recognizes Owen Witte for advancing blood cancer research March 14, 2024 The professor’s work has paved the way for targeted therapies addressing several types of leukemia and lymphoma.
Anne Andrews receives Fulbright Specialist Award March 14, 2024 The State Department program selects individuals to serve as expert consultants at academic institutions abroad.
Dean Emeritus Vijay Dhir named to European Academy of Sciences and Arts March 13, 2024 The professor, who joined the UCLA faculty in 1974, teaches classes and leads research at the Boiling Heat Transfer Lab at UCLA.
Computer science professor receives NSF award for AI that interacts with real world March 13, 2024 Bolei Zhou’s research could lead to advances in autonomous driving, household robots and video games.