UCLA research could help scientists unravel the reasons that low-birthweight babies face a higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease as adults.
Awardees include the president of KCRW, an Olympic medalist and the founders and owners of a vineyard that has directed millions of dollars to mental health research.
Dr. David Padua and a collaborator received their grant from the Kenneth Rainin Foundation for research into better understanding and treatment of IBD.