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Translational research leader named dean of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Dr. Steven M. Dubinett, a leader in the fields of pulmonology and translational research, has been named dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
June 5, 2023
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New drug delays progression of glioma, a deadly brain cancer
A targeted therapy drug called vorasidenib had positive results in delaying progression of a specific form glioma, a slow-growing but deadly brain cancer.
June 4, 2023
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ASCO: Adding ribociclib to hormone therapy improves outcomes in patients with early breast cancer
A study involving UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found when ribociclib, a targeted therapy drug, is added to hormone therapy there are a significant invasive disease-free survival benefit in patients with early hormone-receptor (HR) positive/HER2 negative breast cancer.
June 2, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer
How much do you want to know about your illness? Information empowers patients, research shows
Research has shown that giving patients information about their illness allows them to have a sense of control in a situation that may seem out of control.
May 26, 2023
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4 min read
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Mindfulness, compassion motivate Simms/Mann social worker Greg Flaxman
After social worker Greg Flaxman saw the benefits of mindfulness in his own life, he started teaching the practice to others.
May 25, 2023
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4 min read
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A metabolic process in cancer cells could unlock a possible treatment for glioblastoma
A study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that targeting a metabolic process in people with a specific genetic mutation could help treat glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer.
May 25, 2023
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4 min read
Cancer
From celebrating 5 years breast cancer free, to planning for a mastectomy
"My first thought was, ‘I want to do whatever I can do to get the cancer out of me,’ ” says Marisa Hall, of her reaction to learning her cancer had returned after five years.
May 24, 2023
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6 min read
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UCLA researchers engineer resistance-proof CAR T cells
In a Phase 1 clinical trial, the ‘bispecific’ therapy showed safe, long-lasting results.
May 22, 2023
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5 min read
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UCLA researchers awarded grant from National Cancer Institute
Researchers from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center were awarded a $620,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop a noninvasive imaging tool to provide information about tumor biology and behavior to better understand how brain tumors respond to new targeted treatments.
May 22, 2023
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2 min read
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ASCO: Targeted therapy for early breast cancer, progress treating recurrent glioma, PSMA PET scan advances and more
Physicians and scientists from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center will discuss the latest research and clinical trial results on combination therapies for a variety of cancers at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting.
May 19, 2023
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5 min read
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Researchers identify potential new strategy to prevent side effects from immunotherapy
A UCLA study lsuggests that IL-21, a soluble molecule involved in activating the immune system, can be a potential therapeutic target to help reduce endocrine autoimmune side effects caused by checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy.
May 17, 2023
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3 min read
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UCLA Health to open theranostics center for personalized cancer care
The dual approach of using radiopharmaceuticals to both identify and treat cancer is an emerging field of nuclear medicine called “theranostics.”
May 17, 2023
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5 min read
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News about UCLA Health
Dr. Carolyn Crandall named chair of American College of Physicians committee
Dr. Carolyn Crandall, professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been appointed chair of the American College of Physicians’ clinical guidelines committee.
May 16, 2023
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1 min read
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News about UCLA Health
Dr. Donald Kohn receives Maureen Andrew Mentor Award from Society for Pediatric Research
Dr. Donald Kohn, distinguished professor of microbiology, immunology & molecular genetics and of pediatrics at UCLA, has received the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award from the Society for Pediatric Research.
May 9, 2023
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5 min read
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Three UCLA/VA researchers to be honored by Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Three UCLA researchers affiliated with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System are among six who will be honored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to publicly recognize the work its researchers do year-round to advance medical care provided to Veterans.
May 4, 2023
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6 min read
Cancer
Hair clinic helps female cancer patients with physical, emotional side effects of chemotherapy-induced alopecia
UCLA’s Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship program hosted a hair clinic in support of women with treatment-induced alopecia.
May 3, 2023
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5 min read
Cancer
Diversifying clinical trials, a key piece of health equity
Dr. Maria Garcia-Jimenez is director of Oncology Research at UCLA-Olive View Medical Center. Part of her work includes designing strategies so that underrepresented and underserved communities can be more involved in the research process.
April 28, 2023
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UCLA researchers to present on latest research and clinical advancements at American Urological Association Annual Meeting
Physicians and scientists from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Department of Urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA will be joining thousands of urology experts on April 28 to May 1 for the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting.
April 27, 2023
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2 min read
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In a ‘rapid autopsy’ study, UCLA researchers identify lethal molecular alterations after present-day therapies fail patients with metastatic melanoma
In a new UCLA translational study, researchers analyzed genetic changes in the organs of recently deceased patients to understand how metastatic cutaneous melanoma spreads in those who had initially benefited from precision therapies. Results are published online ahead of print in Nature Medicine.
April 27, 2023
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6 min read
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UCLA Health director of cancer services shepherds revolutionary treatment advances
Barb Jagels, director of cancer services at UCLA Health, has been elected to the executive committee of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
April 26, 2023
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