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Cancer
Alone and going through cancer treatment – one woman’s advice from personal experience
November 7, 2023
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6 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
New strategy may halt tumors' aggressive response to glucose deprivation
UCLA-led study could potentially lead to new combination treatments for early-stage lung cancers
November 7, 2023
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3 min read
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UCLA Health changes emergency medical services curriculum to better address 911 mental health calls
November 2, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Meet Dr. Ann Raldow: The role of radiation therapy in oncology and beyond
In this interview, Dr. Raldow discusses what interested her about the field and the role of radiation therapy in oncology and beyond.
November 1, 2023
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5 min read
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Science & Research
Rosenfeld Hall is new hub for cutting-edge training, technology and collaboration
UCLA medical education, clinical and other campus leaders celebrated the opening of a newly expanded facility that consolidates the latest technology under one roof to enhance continuous training for future and practicing physicians and other health care professionals.
October 31, 2023
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4 min read
Cancer
The teacher and the surgeon - and the friendly bet
October 30, 2023
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1 min read
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Science & Research
UCLA scientists receive $16.1 million in CIRM grants to advance novel stem-cell based treatments
Researchers at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA have received more than $16 million in grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, the state’s stem cell agency, to advance new stem cell-based treatments for a metabolic disorder and two rare genetic immune disorders.
October 26, 2023
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4 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Antibody-drug conjugate helps patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer live longer, delaying disease progression
UCLA-led study shows a novel antibody-drug conjugate has the potential to be new therapy for patients with previously treated non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer
October 26, 2023
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4 min read
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Science & Research
UCLA urologists receive Young Investigator Award to help improve prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment
Two UCLA Health urologists have been awarded the Young Investigator Award from the Prostate Cancer Foundation to support work in improving the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Adam Weiner, MD and Wayne Brisbane, MD are among twenty-eight researchers receiving the awards totaling $6.1 million.
October 26, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer
UCLA Health clinic helps ensure survivors of pediatric and adolescent cancer don’t get lost in transition
October 23, 2023
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8 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
25 years of Herceptin: A groundbreaking advancement in breast cancer treatment
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the FDA approval of the first gene-based drug for cancer, which was developed by UCLA’s Dr. Dennis Slamon
October 18, 2023
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6 min read
Cancer
She was reluctant to undergo genetic testing, but was grateful when she finally did
October 16, 2023
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5 min read
Cancer
Cancer,
Science & Research
Cancer researchers awarded $4.6 million to advance liquid biopsy test for lung cancer
UCLA investigators received a $4.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop and improve liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of lung cancer — the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S.
October 13, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Drug-filled nanocapsule helps make immunotherapy more effective in mice
UCLA researchers have developed a new treatment method using a tiny nanocapsule to help boost the immune response, making it easier for the immune system to fight and kill solid tumors.
October 11, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Scientists develop roadmap to create new treatment strategies for ovarian cancer
UCLA researchers have created a roadmap looking at different ways to use the immune system to fight ovarian cancer, which could ultimately lead to the development of more effective immunotherapeutic strategies to better treat the often-lethal cancer.
October 11, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Scientists identify new pathway activated by interferon-gamma that leads to tumor cell death
Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a new role for a protein called extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) in a pathway activated by interferon-gamma that can trigger cells to self-destruct.
October 9, 2023
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3 min read
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Dr. Gerardo Moreno elected to National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Gerardo Moreno, chair of the UCLA Department of Family Medicine and professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
October 9, 2023
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2 min read
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New startups in UCLA Health’s TechQuity Accelerator continue focus on equity-driven innovation
The eight companies selected to participate in UCLA Health’s second TechQuity Accelerator – launched in September – are creating innovative health care tools and services in harmony with the program’s special attention to equitable access for vulnerable populations.
October 9, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Researchers awarded $2.8 million to develop AI models
A team of investigators was awarded $2.8 million from the National Cancer Institute to develop an artificial intelligence model capable of improving the identification of prostate cancer in Black men, addressing a critical health care disparity.
October 4, 2023
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2 min read