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The UCLA Center for Human Nutrition celebrates its 30th anniversary
The UCLA Center for Human Nutrition at UCLA Health celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday, April 13, and recognized the center’s achievements in nutrition research and clinical care.
April 16, 2024
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UCLA receives $5 million grant to align neuroscience and societal needs
April 10, 2024
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Feeding the lonely brain
A new study has found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions of the brain associated with cravings and motivation towards eating especially when shown pictures of high calorie foods such as sugary foods.
April 4, 2024
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UCLA Health acquires West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
March 29, 2024
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Dr. Priscilla Hsue named chief of the cardiology division at UCLA Health
March 14, 2024
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The American Society for Clinical Investigation recognizes three UCLA physician-scientists for their achievements in research
The American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) has named Dr. Quen Cheng, Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann, and Dr. Ching Zhu among its 2024 Early-Career Awardees.
March 5, 2024
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UCLA receives $10 million to launch Howard and Irene Levine Family Center for Movement Disorders
February 27, 2024
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In memoriam: Michael Grunstein, 77, pioneering scientist who helped make genetic cloning possible
Michael Grunstein, a distinguished professor emeritus of biological chemistry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and pioneering scientist who helped make genetic cloning possible, has died. He was 77.
February 23, 2024
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UCLA Receives $4.6 Million Grant from The Warren Alpert Foundation to Launch Computational Biology/AI Training Program
UCLA has received a $4.6 million grant from The Warren Alpert Foundation to establish the Warren Alpert UCLA Computational Biology/AI Training and Retention Program. The program aims to address the increasing demand for diverse, skilled professionals
February 9, 2024
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UCLA cardiology receives $2 million to establish Connor Dunn Endowed Fund
January 31, 2024
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Breast surgical oncologist Dr. Mediget Teshome named chief of breast surgery at UCLA Health
UCLA Health has appointed leading breast surgical oncologist Dr. Mediget Teshome as the new chief of breast surgery and director of breast health.
January 18, 2024
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Dr. Lucinda Leung named emerging leader by National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Lucinda Leung, assistant professor in residence of medicine and psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been named one of 10 emerging leaders in health and medicine by the National Academy of Medicine, or NAM.
January 8, 2024
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The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures. Scientists are uncovering why
December 15, 2023
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UCLA Health staff pack hygiene kits for use by Homeless Healthcare Collaborative
December 14, 2023
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Doctors call for expanded reporting of medical care given in ICE detention centers
A new study led by Dr. Annette Dekker, an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UCLA, calls for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers to increase health outcome reporting for detained immigrants to monitor the quality of medical care.
November 29, 2023
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UCLA Health amasses 14 accolades at the 2023 eHealthcare Leadership Awards
In its 24th year, the eHealthcare Leadership Awards recognize outstanding websites, marketing efforts, and digital communications within the health care sector.
November 15, 2023
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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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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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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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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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