UCLA Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases
UCLA receives $20 million to establish Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center
Among the most promising areas of scientific inquiry is the study of the human microbiome and its effect on health. To fuel more rapid progress in this field, Andrea and Donald Goodman and Renee and Meyer Luskin have made a $20 million gift to establish the UCLA Goodman–Luskin Microbiome Center. Scores of investigators at the UCLA Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases and across the campus are working to “fingerprint” the brain and gut microbiome to elucidate the role microbial diversity plays in resistance to disease, and whether lifestyle interventions can reduce the risks for and symptoms of chronic diseases.
UCLA receives $1.5M seed funds to launch 'Total MASLD' research
The mission of the Comprehensive Liver Research Center at UCLA is to understand every aspect of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) as it relates to the diverse population of Los Angeles County; at UCLA, we call this 'Total MASLD.' Our overriding objective is to mitigate the negative effects of this epidemic in our communities.
For patients and visitors
In addition to being at the forefront of research and training, our physicians offer the highest-quality patient care. They see patients at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and at UCLA community clinics across Southern California.
Fellowship Program
The UCLA GI Fellowship Program produces experts in every facet of clinical gastroenterology, hepatology, and related research. It is among the largest program of its kind in the nation, with 22 fellows receiving training at any time.
Research
Research has been a mainstay of our division since it was established in 1953, and over the course of our 71-year history we have grown to become a world leader in contributing new digestive diseases-related knowledge through scientific studies. Our faculty publish extensively and play prominent roles in national meetings, advancing the state of the science and ushering in cutting-edge treatments that improve and save lives.
Meet our expert team
The Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases is home to more than 88 full-time faculty members, each with a specific area of expertise in basic science and/or clinical research and treatment.
Our locations
We have clinic locations in Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, Encino, North Hollywood, Porter Ranch, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Simi Valley, Thousankd Oaks, Torrance, West Hills and Westwood.
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Thanks in part to the generosity of many individuals we continue to be a national and world leader in patient care, treatment, training, and research.
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UCLA Health is the only institution awarded two NIH SCORE grants
