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Dr. Anne Hoyt receives fellowship from American College of Radiology
The clinical professor was recognized for her nearly two decades of work with the society’s mammography accreditation program.
In memoriam: Jeannie Oakes, 81, professor emerita and champion of educational equity and justice
She set the direction for a UCLA School of Education & Information Studies dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research honored for work on data equity
The center’s California Health Interview Survey received national recognition for work highlighting understudied populations.
Switching gears for UCLA Bike Month
The bicycling event moves forward with mobile repair services, online activities and a weekly raffle.
5 UCLA faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Ann Carlson, Jason Cong, Tyrone Howard, Thomas Smith and Paul Taylor are among 250 artists, scholars, scientists and leaders chosen this year.
Campus Safety Week comes to UCLA May 6–8
Attend a series of free events, demonstrations, giveaways and other fun activities that highlight safety and well-being.
UCLA Health team selected for international addiction research initiative
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
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
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
Professor Wilfrid Gangbo finds inspiration in uplifting his fellow Black mathematicians, past and present.
In memoriam: Ying-Ying Meng, 68, scholar of environmental health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
Funds will support new work, performances and research advancing contemporary music.
March 30: What we don’t talk about when we talk about hate
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
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering honored Rando for his research in stem cell biology and tissue engineering.