New initiative aims to accelerate equity in computing and technology fields
The project, which is called Momentum, is an investment by Pivotal Ventures, National Science Foundation and others.
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UCLA awarded $25 million to advance HIV research for women and children
The grant comes from the National Institutes of Health to the UCLA branch of the International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network.
Gene therapy gives man with sickle cell disease the chance for a better future
“It’s too early to declare victory, but it’s looking quite promising at this point,” said UCLA’s Dr. Donald Kohn.
Study shows link between economic, social, environmental factors and oral health
Researchers found striking differences in Californians’ oral health across income, education, employment, immigration status and other categories.
Mothers’ stress may lead to preterm births, faster aging in children
Two UCLA studies reveal how a variety of stressors, both before and during pregnancy, may adversely affect a woman's offspring.
UCLA study of threatened desert tortoises offers new conservation strategy
A massive unintended experiment in animal conservation taking place southeast of Las Vegas revealed an unexpected result.
Meeting the moment: 20 years of Critical Race Studies at UCLA School of Law
As UCLA Law’s Critical Race Studies program celebrates two decades, seven scholars take a close look at these challenging times.
Four professors named 2020 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
The association, which is the world’s largest scientific society, honored the UCLA faculty members for their efforts to advance science or its applications.
Cold plasma can kill coronavirus on common surfaces in seconds
An advance by UCLA researchers could help curb the spread of COVID-19.
38 UCLA scientists among world’s most influential researchers
Clarivate released its annual list of the most highly cited researchers, which includes dozens of UCLA researchers across various disciplines.
UCLA promises no COVID-19-related layoffs through June 2021
Los Angeles County’s fourth-largest employer extends job protections to UCLA employees.
Gift of $1 million will help UCLA support young patients and their families
The donation from Ken and Linda Suslow will help UCLA's Chase Child Life Program and create a patient emergency fund at UCLA Health.
UC advances equality, inclusion by implementing nonbinary gender identification
The University of California has adopted systemwide gender identity and lived name options for UC-issued documents and information systems.
Wildfires should be considered a top threat to survival of species
UCLA ecologist Morgan Tingley and a worldwide team of experts call for new approaches to fire management.
Anatomy of a Vaccine
UCLA Magazine speaks with doctors on the front lines who are helping the world combat the deadly virus.
New wound-healing gel helps regenerate skin, prevent scarring
Scientists say their new hydrogel triggered an unexpected response by the immune system that led to more effective skin healing.
UCLA receives $6.4 million to fund cannabis research
The seven grants from the California Bureau of Cannabis Control will support research on health, policy and labor issues.
UCLA political scientists: Political polarization is not as simple as it appears
Faculty shared their thoughts during a virtual event recapping the 2020 election.
Prop. 16 failed in California. Why? And what’s next?
UCLA professors say insufficient outreach about the measure, which would have overturned the ban on affirmative action, was a key factor.
California needs policies to protect communities moving to renewable energy
Without careful planning, the shift to green power could cost more and strain the state’s grid.
UCLA model ID’s areas that should have priority for vaccine, other COVID-19 help
The new research pinpoints which racial and ethnic populations in which neighborhoods are most at risk of becoming infected.
Q&A: On the environment, President-elect Biden is cause for optimism
UCLA’s Ann Carlson said the new administration should be able to rebuild protections, even with a narrowly divided Congress.
Study examines role of race and place of birth in Americans’ upward mobility
Children are less likely to earn more than their parents as adults if they are Black or grow up in the South.
Study reveals how smoking worsens COVID-19 infection in the airways
Researchers used a model of airway tissue created from human stem cells to understand the process on cellular level.