Are millennials really as ‘post-racial’ as we think?
When it comes to selecting roommates, perhaps not. A new study shows many ad posters ignore inquiries from names that sound Black, Hispanic or Asian.
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Gene could help predict response to cervical cancer treatment
Research brief: The new finding highlights the need for alternative therapies for patients who are resistant to chemotherapy and radiation.
A surgeon’s birthday may be a dicey day for older patients
Those who underwent emergency surgeries on their surgeon’s birthday were 23% more likely to die within a month, a UCLA-led study shows.
UCLA Anderson Forecast expects robust economic recovery to begin in spring 2021
The report assumes that mass vaccinations will clear a path toward a new, productive normalcy for many industries.
Despite improved access, digital divide persists for minority, low-income students
Ongoing digital inequality impairs learning and threatens to deepen disparities in achievement as children become adults, UCLA researchers say.
Andrea Ghez delivers Nobel Lecture, receives Nobel medal
In her talk, the UCLA astrophysicist answers the question, “How do you observe something you can’t see?” among many others.
UCLA nursing professor shares her experience as a subject in COVID-19 vaccine trial
Kristen Choi says doctors and nurses should be prepared to discuss side effects with patients and reassure them about the vaccine’s safety.
UCLA Athletics to be outfitted by Jordan Brand and Nike
Nike will supply uniforms and equipment to 22 of UCLA’s 25 teams, while Jordan Brand will outfit the football and men’s and women’s basketball programs.
Scientists discover how COVID-19 virus causes multiple organ failure in mice
UCLA’s Dr. Arjun Deb said the same model could also help researchers learn more about other similar viruses that might emerge in the future.
COVID-19 webinar: UCLA experts on the state of the surge, Dec. 10
Topics will include how the disease affects the body and the status of vaccine research.
UCLA creates nursing fellowship for Gluck Stroke Rescue Program with $1 million gift
“We’re proud to be assisting UCLA, which helps all people with the same high level of care,” said Mark Wittcoff.
World-class scientists will discuss Nobel Prize-winning research
UCLA astrophysicist Andrea Ghez and UC Berkeley biochemist Jennifer Doudna, both 2020 Nobel laureates, will be joined by climate change expert Emily A. Carter.
UCLA launches Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience
The center, formed thanks to a $6.75 million gift, will foster artistic creativity, scholarship, performance and cultural expression.
UCLA receives $7.3 million grant to build state-of-the-art facility for developing gene, cell therapies
The new space “will enable the development of a new generation of cellular therapies,” said Dr. Antoni Ribas.
Lessons from the 2020 election: A game plan for connecting with Latino voters
A panel discussion co-hosted by UCLA shed light on the path ahead for engaging with a diverse and growing constituency.
UCLA, UCSF gain FDA approval for prostate cancer imaging technique
The new method should become the standard of care, say researchers from both universities who validated its effectiveness.
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.
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.
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.