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Test accurately IDs people whose gonorrhea can be cured with simple oral antibiotic
A UCLA-led team found that of 106 subjects who had a particular strain of the infection, all were cured with a single dose of ciprofloxacin.
UCLA researchers receive grant to study gun violence
Ninez Ponce and Michael Rodriguez will investigate risk factors for gun suicide and urban gun violence.
Chemotherapy is used to treat less than 25% of people with localized sarcoma
Research brief: UCLA researchers found that chemotherapy is often underutilized when treating adults with sarcoma, a rare type of cancer of the soft tissues or bone.
UCLA In the News August 6, 2020
Highlights from the Wall Street Journal, KCET-TV, the Los Angeles Business Journal and others.
Teo Ruiz: Amid uncertainty and adversity, we can find strength in beauty
The history professor urges everyone to draw inspiration from the beautiful things around us, like the efforts of health care workers, and protests for social justice.
UCLA In the News August 5, 2020
Highlights from “CBS This Morning,” “PBS NewsHour,” KCRW-FM and others.
UCLA launches major mental health study to discover insights about depression
Researchers from the Depression Grand Challenge are collaborating with Apple to measure factors like sleep and activity to understand how they affect symptoms of the disorder.
Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics awarded $25M renewal from NSF
Through the institute, mathematicians work collaboratively with a broad range of scholars to address today's biggest scientific challenges.
UCLA In the News August 4, 2020
Highlights from KABC-TV, the Orange County Register, CNBC and others.
Faculty member awarded New Rome Prize in Architecture
Katy Barkan is a lecturer in the architecture and urban design in the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture.
Apply for the 2021 staff enrichment program
Staff who have a payroll title of administrative specialist (and equivalent titles) or below are invited to apply.
Researchers receive $2.97 million grant for testing early detection of liver cancer
Hsian-Rong “HR” Tseng and Dr. Vatche Agopian of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center were awarded the grant from the National Cancer Institute.
Physics professor wins Newton Award for Transformative Ideas
Seth Putterman has been selected to receive a $50,000 award from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Update to plans for the fall quarter
Following close consultation with public health authorities, UCLA has revised its plans for classes, student housing and other campus operations.
UCLA In the News August 3, 2020
Highlights from NBC News, PBS’s “Frontline,” the Los Angeles Times and others.
UCLA In the News July 31, 2020
Highlights from Los Angeles magazine, ARTNews, the San Francisco Chronicle and others.
Professor honored for her work with Native American communities
Felicia Schanche Hodge is a professor in the schools of nursing and public health. She has been named recipient of the Frank C. Dukepoo Award.
High school students attend UCLA TFT’s summer institutes
The Nicholas Endowment and Gluck Foundation provide opportunities for teens from underrepresented communities.
Law graduate wins UC President’s Award for her DACA advocacy
Dellara Gorjian played a prominent role in challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the program.
Defending DACA: UCLA’s Laura Gómez on the Supreme Court ruling and what comes next
The director of UCLA's Critical Race Studies program sheds light on the landmark decision and its aftermath in a Newsroom Q&A.
UCLA In the News July 30, 2020
Highlights from the New York Times Magazine, CNN, KPCC-FM’s “Take Two” and others.
Got COVID-19 antibodies? Donate blood and find out
Donors who test positive for antibodies will be eligible to donate plasma to a UCLA clinical trial aimed at helping hospitalized patients.
UCLA, UCSB share $23.7 million grant to study biologically based polymers
The collaboration aims to advance the use of microbes for sustainable production of new plastics.
UCLA receives $2.9 million for fine arts scholarships from late philanthropist Elaine Krown Klein
There have been 225 recipients of the scholarships since 1989. Another 13 recipients will begin their studies in the fall.