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Melissa Watkins wears a gray trenchcoat that symbolizes depression in her exhibit, "The Beauty of Acceptance." A portrait of herself in the trenchcoat is draped over her shoulders as a cape. (Photo by Nick Carranza)
Healthy Lifestyle

The best stories from UCLA Health in 2023

It’s a privilege to share the remarkable stories coming out of UCLA Health. Here we take a look at our best articles of the year.
December 27, 2023   |  
7 min read
Dr. Juan Andino speaking at a podium
Healthy Lifestyle
Man washing his hands in soap and water
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corey arnold grant
Cancer,
Science & Research

Researchers awarded $3 million to develop AI to better detect aggressive prostate cancer

Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to identify novel cancer biomarkers and develop AI that can detect and predict aggressive prostate cancer to help avoid unnecessary treatments and their associated negative side effects.
December 21, 2023   |  
2 min read
Worried patient listens to doctor.
Science & Research

Delivering the bad news right: report says Parkinson’s disease diagnoses must include a message of hope

A new report by a UCLA neurologist and collaborators draws upon patient voices and lived experiences to identify the common pitfalls of Parkinson’s diagnoses and create a guidebook for how medical providers can avoid them.
December 21, 2023   |  
4 min read
Diana and Nanette before surgery
Healthy Lifestyle
concussion testing image
Healthy Lifestyle,
Science & Research
Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh
Cancer,
Science & Research

Sanaz Memarzadeh awarded $1.2 million to study recurrent ovarian cancer

Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh received a $1.2 million grant from the Veterans Affairs Office to better understand what causes ovarian cancer to recur and how to better target the aggressive, and often deadly, malady.
December 18, 2023   |  
2 min read
bacteria
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Dr. Aditya Bardia
Cancer,
Science & Research

Internationally renowned oncologist to lead breast cancer program and translational research integration at UCLA Health

Dr. Aditya Bardia, a breast medical oncologist and physician scientist who specializes in developing novel targeted and personalized therapies, has joined UCLA where he will assume several leadership roles across the institution.
December 14, 2023   |  
3 min read
Young football athlete image
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Eric Chiou, PhD and Paul Weiss, PhD
Cancer,
Science & Research

Two UCLA Engineers Named to 2023 National Academy of Inventors

Eric P. Y. Chiou and Paul Weiss at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have been elected as fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.
December 12, 2023   |  
3 min read
Children wearing backpacks running to school
Science & Research

Study reveals types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) linked to improved mental and physical health outcomes in adulthood

UCLA researchers found peer support, school climate, and neighborhood safety were most strongly linked to improved adult health outcomes in this national study comparing types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs).
December 8, 2023   |  
4 min read
Sabrina Dukhovny sits with her two children, Maddie and her older sister, Jami.
Healthy Lifestyle
Dr. Emanuel Maidenberg in his office
Healthy Lifestyle

Coping with holiday stress

December 6, 2023   |  
6 min read
Birth control pills
Science & Research

Study shows how birth control pills affect women’s psychological and biological responses to stress

A new UCLA Health study is shedding light on how using hormonal contraceptive pills may affect women’s responses to stress and their risk for inflammation-related illnesses.
December 6, 2023   |  
4 min read
Study principal investigators.
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA scientists receive $9.1 million from the NCI to improve early detection methods for cancer

Researchers have received two grants totaling $9.1 million from the NCI to advance liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of cancer, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce the number of deaths caused by the disease.
December 5, 2023   |  
3 min read