Till von Wachter wins $250,000 grant to research post-COVID employment resiliency December 21, 2023 The professor received funding from the California Collaborative for Pandemic Recovery and Readiness Research.
Researchers awarded $3 million to develop AI to better detect aggressive prostate cancer December 21, 2023 The Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center team aims to help people avoid unnecessary treatments and side effects.
Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh awarded $1.2 million to study recurrent ovarian cancer December 18, 2023 The Veterans Affairs Office is supporting the professor’s investigation into new treatments.
Amit Sahai named 2024 American Mathematical Society Fellow December 8, 2023 The professor is being honored for his contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement and utilization of mathematics.
Dr. E. Dale Abel receives honorary degree from University of the West Indies December 8, 2023 The chair of the department of medicine at the Geffen School of Medicine was awarded a Doctor of Science from his alma mater.
Engineering professors honored by Office of Naval Research December 1, 2023 Sergio Carbajo and Jun Chen have received Young Investigator Program Awards in support of research.
UCLA engineering professor elected American Physical Society Fellow December 1, 2023 Pirouz Kavehpour is being recognized for his leadership in microfluidics research and modeling.
Wesley Yin appointed chief economist of White House Budget Office November 29, 2023 The economics professor will work on national tax policy, health care and social insurance, climate policy and other issues.
Dr. Lillian Gelberg receives lifetime achievement award for health disparities research November 29, 2023 She was also recognized by the North American Primary Care Research Group for mentoring other primary care researchers.
Kymora Scotland receives 2023 AUA Rising Stars in Urology Research Award November 27, 2023 The professor aims to provide key insights that are critical for developing future ways to treat kidney stone disease.
Peter Narins receives award for research on how animals hear sounds November 22, 2023 The professor was honored with the Hugh Knowles Prize for Distinguished Achievement from Northwestern University.
Researchers develop ‘game-changing’ dental implant technology November 21, 2023 Dr. Takahiro Ogawa, a professor in the UCLA School of Dentistry, led efforts to bring the UV light treatment to market.
Stella Ghervas wins Laura Shannon Prize in Contemporary European Studies November 17, 2023 She was honored by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies for her book, “Conquering Peace: From the Enlightenment to the European Union.”
3 UCLA faculty contribute to Fifth National Climate Assessment November 14, 2023 Professors Aradhna Tripati, Alex Hall and Will Rafey are co-authors of the report released Tuesday by the White House.
Laure Murat wins Medicis Prize for nonfiction November 9, 2023 The professor was recognized with one of France’s top literature awards for “Proust and Me: A Family Romance.”
UCLA Nursing professor elected to American College of Medical Informatics November 2, 2023 Lucero’s research focuses on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations, including members of the Latino, Black and LGBTQ+ communities.
Carol Bennett receives lifetime achievement award October 30, 2023 The professor was the first Black woman in the field of urology in the United States.
Researchers awarded $250,000 grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative October 27, 2023 Danielle Schmitt and Tara TeSlaa will investigate why diets deficient in certain nutrients cause liver damage.
Urologists receive Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award October 27, 2023 The funds will support Dr. Adam Weiner and Dr. Wayne Brisbane’s work in improving diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Researchers awarded $4.6 million by National Cancer Institute October 26, 2023 The grant will support their work in developing and improving liquid biopsy technologies for early lung cancer detection.
Scientists receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant to study brain development in diabetic pregnancy October 26, 2023 Research could lay the groundwork for future strategies to treat the complication.
Suzanne McDiarmid receives lifetime achievement award October 25, 2023 The professor researches outcomes after pediatric liver transplantations and clinical development of new immunosuppressive drugs.
Aaswath Raman receives second defense department honor October 25, 2023 Raman was recognized with a director’s fellowship award following a previous research distinction granted by the department.
Yuzhang Li receives Packard Fellowship October 24, 2023 The assistant professor at UCLA Engineering is one of 20 fellows selected from nominees across the country’s top universities.
Materials scientist named 2023 Moore Inventor Fellow October 16, 2023 Ximin He’s research has the potential to enable breakthrough battery technology with increased energy density and ultra-long life.