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BCAR-NKT cell
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA scientists develop novel technology that positions ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer immunotherapy for the clinic

Lili Yang, a professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics breaks down why this new system is poised to finally help a universal cell product advance to a clinical trial.
May 14, 2024   |  
5 min read
Ribas Healing Award
Cancer,
Science & Research

Dr. Antoni Ribas honored for contributions in advancing cancer therapies

Physician-scientist Dr. Antoni Ribas was awarded the 2024 Healing Award by the Tower Cancer Research Foundation for his unwavering dedication to eradicating cancer.
May 14, 2024   |  
2 min read
Olipop brand prebiotic sodas on a shelf.
Healthy Lifestyle
Daniel Kasprowicz leads UCLA Health staff walking in the 53rd annual LA Pride Parade on Sunday
Healthy Lifestyle

How UCLA Health’s Pride Network empowers LGBTQ+ employees

“To have a supportive community outside and at work is so crucial.”
May 10, 2024   |  
5 min read
breast cancer
Cancer,
Science & Research

Combination of breast cancer and chemotherapy may speed up physical decline in older adults

A UCLA-led study suggests women who are 65 years old or older with high-risk breast cancer and are treated with chemotherapy are more likely to develop a substantial decline in physical function.
May 10, 2024   |  
4 min read
brain scans
Cancer,
Science & Research

Adding immune-boosting agent to personalized cancer vaccine supercharges the body's immune defense against malignant brain tumors

Investigators at UCLA Health have pinpointed a combination immunotherapy treatment that enhances the immune response for people with malignant gliomas, an aggressive type of brain tumor that is fast growing and difficult to treat.
May 9, 2024   |  
5 min read
Dr. Tanya Stoyanova
Cancer,
Science & Research

Dr. Tanya Stoyanova receives Department of Defense Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award

Dr. Tanya Stoyanova was awarded an Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award from the Department of Defense to develop new approaches to detect and treat neuroendocrine prostate cancer, a highly aggressive subtype of prostate cancer.
May 9, 2024   |  
2 min read
Mammogram screening
Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle
The Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care Clinic
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health

UCLA Health opens new location in Santa Barbara to meet growing needs of the community

UCLA Health has opened a new location in Santa Barbara, housing primary & specialty care and cancer care at one downtown Santa Barbara location in response to the area’s growing demand for the health system’s world-class care.
May 6, 2024   |  
2 min read
John K. Lee
Cancer,
Science & Research

Dr. John Lee receives grants from Department of Defense

The Department of Defense awarded Dr. John Lee, associate professor-in-residence in the division of Hematology/Oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, with its Impact and Idea Development Awards to help advance more effective treatments for prostate and bladder cancers.
May 3, 2024   |  
2 min read
Site of the UCLA Research Park, future home of the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
breast screening
Cancer,
Science & Research

New breast cancer screening recommendations aim to address health inequities, especially among Black women

While the recommendations offer a step forward in making screening equitable for populations that have been missed with the previously higher screening starting age, challenges remain in ensuring equitable access to screening.
April 30, 2024   |  
3 min read
bloating blog
Healthy Lifestyle

6 things you can do to prevent bloating

Bloating can be uncomfortable. Here are six ways to prevent bloating — including habits and foods to avoid — and when to see a doctor about it.
April 29, 2024   |  
5 min read
adhd in women
Healthy Lifestyle

How to recognize ADHD in women

The signs of ADHD in women are different — which is why the condition is often underdiagnosed. Learn how to recognize the signs of ADHD in women and get help.
April 26, 2024   |  
3 min read
Eilish Hathaway with the Kindness Cart on the UCLA Health campus
Healthy Lifestyle
Colorectal cancer
Ask the Doctors,
Cancer

Study looks at role of oral microbe in colorectal cancer

I recently read about a study that found a link between a certain kind of bacteria that lives in your mouth and the risk of developing colon cancer. I would like to know more details about that study, and also if this might point to a new approach in treatments.
April 24, 2024   |  
3 min read