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UCLA librarians advance teaching, research and patient care needs of the UCLA Health enterprise
While managing access to resources and new technologies, librarians have emerged as research partners.
MDMA-assisted therapy could improve neurorehabilitation of injured service members beyond PTSD
UCLA Health psychiatrist says medication could remove barriers to treatment for service members who experienced trauma.
Lifesaving brain surgery made UCLA graduation dreams come true
UCLA Health neurosurgeon Anthony Wang’s seven words made all the difference to Neha Pai after a life-threatening injury.
Portrait of a True Bruin family
Blue and gold runs deep for retired staffers Roxanne Neal and Chris Palomo, whose UCLA ties include their son — and the family dogs.
2024 reflections: A year of excellence, challenges and empathy
As we head into the holidays and prepare to usher in 2025, Newsroom takes a look back at the accomplishments of the Bruin community and the highlights of 2024.
Nearly 40 UCLA faculty named among the world’s most influential researchers
The researchers have published studies that are cited most often by other scholars in their fields.
UCLA researchers discover a way to make fat cells skinny
Findings could lead to new, more effective therapies for managing diabetes.
What is familial Mediterranean fever? The genetic disorder causes painful inflammation
UCLA’s program dedicated to the condition, which is sometimes known as “Armenian disease,” is the only one in the Western Hemisphere.
Watch: Mayor Karen Bass gives an update on city’s efforts to combat homelessness, offers ideas for progress
The mayor spoke with UCLA’s Jim Newton during a discussion titled “L.A. Confronts Homelessness: Are we on the right track?”
Generation Z wants to be safe, UCLA study finds
Being kind to others, self-acceptance and having fun are also goals for 10- to 24-year-olds surveyed across the U.S.
Scientists discover ‘entirely unanticipated’ role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development
Known for its axon guidance properties, new research suggests protein is critical in guiding neural development.
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Simulations reveal PAHs’ affinity for binding to DNA — and evading repair — in study co-led by a county firefighter.
Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein
A study shows the buildup of filamentous actin, which inhibits cellular waste removal, contributes to age-onset cognitive decline.
UCLA researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair
Research brief: New study highlights a target for therapies to prevent heart failure after heart attacks.
UCLA researchers engineer experimental drug for preventing heart failure after heart attacks
New single-dose therapy shows promise in enhancing repair after heart attacks in preclinical models.
Reality bites! Teens want a new genre on screen: Nomantasy
A new study from the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA finds that young people prefer fantasy — without the romance.
UCLA’s Dr. Donna Washington elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Washington is the 48th UCLA faculty member to achieve one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
UCLA team develops a platform that mimics nature to enhance T cell-based therapies
Immune-based treatment gets a boost to its cancer-fighting superpowers.
FDA approval of drug regimen helps lower recurrence risk for early-stage breast cancer patients
The decision is based on findings from a clinical trial led by UCLA’s Dennis Slamon combining ribociclib with hormonal therapy.
New Autoimmunity Center of Excellence at UCLA will seek cures for autoimmune disorders
The new center, established with a $3.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, will house three main projects.
In memoriam: Eugene Rosenfeld, 90, alumnus, real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist
Rosenfeld, who earned his bachelor's degree at UCLA in 1956 thanks to a $50 scholarship, transformed the campus with his giving and leadership.
Health inequities abound in California, according to newest California Health Interview Survey
The latest edition of the nation’s largest state health survey spotlights trends in housing discrimination, health care access and other topics.
Unlocking the potential of patient-derived ‘organoids’ for personalized sarcoma treatment
Using small 3D models that mimic a patient’s tumor, UCLA researchers can quickly test hundreds of potential drugs.
Why diverse clinical trials matter for medical breakthroughs
Dr. Keith Norris, Dr. Arleen Brown work to enhance representation among patients participating in medical research.