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John K. Lee
Cancer,
Science & Research

Dr. John Lee receives grant from CureSearch for Children’s Cancer

Dr. John Lee received the Acceleration Initiative Award from CureSearch for Children’s Cancer to help advance the use of CAR T-cell therapy as a treatment for people with advanced Ewing sarcoma.
May 16, 2024   |  
2 min read
Brain made from wooden puzzles.
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
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
Dr. Marlin Touma’s research aims to help tiny, newborn hearts with congenital defects.
Science & Research

A doctor's unique path to fix tiny hearts

Dr. Marlin Touma is investigating the molecular mechanisms of cardiac health defects in newborn babies.
May 13, 2024   |  
5 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
ortho
Science & Research

The sprint to an osteoarthritis cure has begun

A multi-institutional team has received funding to develop injectable therapies to regenerate bones and joints.
May 6, 2024   |  
4 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
Histopathology of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
Science & Research

Four state-of-the-art, artificial intelligence search engines for histopathology images may not be ready for clinical use, new research suggests

Four proposed state-of-the art image search engines for automating search and retrieval of digital histopathology slides were found to be of inadequate performance for routine clinical care.
May 2, 2024   |  
3 min read
Collage of doctor utilizing various kinds of technology
Science & Research

Machine learning tool identifies rare, undiagnosed immune disorders through patients’ electronic health records

Researchers at UCLA Health report that a machine learning tool can identify many patients with rare, undiagnosed diseases years earlier, potentially improving outcomes and reducing cost and morbidity. The findings are described in Science Translational Medicine.
May 1, 2024   |  
6 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