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Dr. Zhijian “James” Chen won the 2019 Switzer Prize, which recognizes excellence in basic biological science.

The interdisciplinary institute is the first initiative of its size and scope. It is being created with a $20 million gift from the estate of philanthropist and entrepreneur Kirk Kerkorian.

Report from Web of Science Group identifies researchers in 21 fields whose work was most often referenced by other papers.

They will participate in research on equality, opportunity and change as part of ‘Data for Democracy in Los Angeles.’

The funds will support the work of Dr. John Belperio and Dr. Joseph Lynch III in the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Predictions for when the change could happen spanned 100 years, but a new UCLA study focuses on a 25-year period.

The NIH awarded $27.2 million to UCLA to lead the new phase of an effort to enhance diversity in the biomedical workforce.

A statement to the campus community from Chancellor Gene Block and Abel Valenzuela, special advisor to the chancellor.

The UCLA Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics will host a workshop on the many implications of doctored content, Nov. 15-16.

The native of Chad promotes environmental protections for indigenous groups through work with international organizations.

The fluorescence microscopy technique is expected to benefit studies in life sciences and biology.

The research is the most comprehensive study to date investigating the potential future scale and cost of 10 different ways to use carbon dioxide.

Collaboration to be kicked off at leukemia and lymphoma fundraiser Nov. 9.

UCLA researchers find that the brain processes fear differently after injury.

The study highlights the need to teach consumers about the dangers of some drug interactions.

Funds from California’s stem cell agency will support research on a blinding eye disease, cancer and an immune disorder.

The funds will help advance work in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of the disease

The study demonstrates that PET imaging can be used to read mitochondrial activity in lung tumors.

Researchers created an app that allowed them to study body self-perceptions.

The contribution from philanthropist Steve Tisch will also create an endowed fund to challenge other donors to contribute.

The funds will add scholarships and new curriculum for the renamed Ziffren Institute for Media, Entertainment, Technology and Sports Law.

Actor Mayim Bialik, a UCLA alumna, will be on hand to receive an award from the UCLA College division of physical sciences.

The results also show key findings in non-cigarette tobacco use, mental health and well-being.

Identifying the characteristics of dementia that are caused by traumatic brain injury could prevent people from being misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

‘Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World’ offers an opportunity to experience almost 20 years of Banerjee’s work. It opens Dec. 8.