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Fall 2019

Leadership

Unlocking the Unknown: The Power and Promise of Collaboration

The Cutting Edge

Students Travel to a Remote Peruvian City to Learn about Medicine with Limited Resources
The Brains of Pairs of Animals Synchronize during Social Interaction
More HPV Vaccinations could Prevent Cancer in 1,300 Californians
Antibiotics before Liver Transplants Leads to Better Results
Immunotherapy Improves Five-year Survival Rate of People with Advanced Lung Cancer
Research Explains How Eyes See Continuously in Bright Light
Three-drug Combination Helps Curb the Growth of Deadly Type of a Cancer
Peptides that Mimic ‘Good Cholesterol’ Reverse Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Mice

Conversation

Giving Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Spotlight

The Accidental Scientist

Alumni

Answers, At Last

Features

Coal Miner’s Son
A Day in the Life: Child Life Specialists in the Operating Room

Faculty

Journey of a Lifetime
Awards & Honors
In Memoriam

Friends

Sold-out Wonder of Women Summit Celebrates Whole Health
UCLA Receives $10 million from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation to Support Stem Cell Research
Taste for a Cure Raises Money for Cancer Research
Cyclists Help Tour de Pier Surpass Fundraising Target
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Names New Research Suite
Semel Insitute Introduces 2018-19 Max Gray Fellows
UCLA Women’s Cardiovascular Center Hosts a Community Update on Women’s Heart Health
Vision Specialists Establish Smotrich Family Optometric Clinician-Scientist Chair
UCLA Stein Eye Institute Celebrates the Bert O. Levy Chair
Innovations in Nutrition and Mindfulness on the Road to Health and Wellness
Two Young Friends Launch Toy Drive to Benefit Mattel Patients
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

Thanks to the Ants

Summer 2019

Leadership

Health Is a Human Right

The Cutting Edge

The NICU’s Alive with the Sound of Music
Scientists Create a Renewable Source of Cancer-fighting T Cells
Fractures, Head Injuries Common in E-scooter Collisions
Critical New Clues about What Goes Awry in Brains of People with Autism
Shorter Course of Radiation Therapy Effective in Treating Men with Prostate Cancer
Study Overturns Dogma of Cancer Metabolism Theory 8 U
Electrical Activity Early in Fruit Flies’ Brain Development Could Shed Light on How Neurons Wire the Brain

Conversation

The Demedicalization of Mental Illness

Spotlight

Brain Chat: Baljit S. Khakh, PhD
Expanded Interview: Baljit S. Khakh, PhD

Features

A New Kind of House Call
Stepping Back from the Edge

Faculty

Healing Is the Goal
Awards & Honors
In Memoriam

Alumni

HOSTs Extend Help to Medical Students Interviewing for Residency

Friends

UCLA Celebrates the Philanthropy of Laurie and Steven Gordon
A Fitting Tribute: The Garry Shandling Learning Studio
Project to Improve the End-of-Life Experience Marks Its First Anniversary
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine Celebrates 25 Years
Philanthropy Advances Stroke Care and Honors Dr. Wally Ghurabi
Grey Matters Event Sheds Light on Memories
UCLA Celebrates Lasker Award-recipient Dr. Michael Grunstein
Epilepsy Foundation Endows Fellowship Program in UCLA Pediatrics
TEDxUCLA Salon Tackles Depression
UCLA Cardiovascular Theme Hosts Innovations in Heart and Lung Transplantation Event
Lunch with the Scientists Celebrates Research Accomplishments
UCLA Head and Neck Surgery Celebrates Calcaterra Family’s Philanthropy and the Inaugural Calcaterra Chair Holder
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

Mosquitoes, Malaria and Me

Winter 2019

Leadership

Forever Linked

The Cutting Edge

UCLA Team Helps Create Facility for Ugandan Women Who Suffer Childbirth Injuries
Aggressive Prostate and Lung Cancers Are Driven by Common Mechanisms
Behavioral Risk Factors for Depression Vary with Age
UCLA Scientists Use Stem Cells to Study Genetics of Germ Cell Tumors
Promising Drug Strategy Could Slow Neurodegeneration
Two-cells-in-one Combo Could Be Platform to Bolster Leukemia Treatment
Cancer Treatments May Be Linked to Decline in Cognitive Performance

Conversation

Beyond the Ivory Tower

Research

Parasite Sleuth: Elissa Hallem, PhD

Features

Heartbreak. And Hope
The Littlest Wookiee
The Long Road to Effectively Treat CF
Eat, Drink and Be Wary

Faculty

The Doctor & the Refugee
Awards & Honors
In Memoriam

Alumni

The Big Weekend
In Memoriam

Friends

Innovation and Courage Honored at UCLA Visionary Ball
$10 Million Gift Advances Programs in Women’s Health
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Hosts 19th Annual Party on the Pier
UCLA Operation Mend Marches Forward
UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting School Fitness Programs
UCLA-Weizmann Institute Collaboration Advances Depression Research
UCLA Urology Honors Two Physicians
Dr. Anthony C. Arnold Named Inaugural Chair in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Gifts

Epilogue

A Drop in the Bucket

Fall 2018

Leadership

A Decade of Care and Discovery

The Cutting Edge

After Two Years in Darkness and Pain, a Young Woman Sees Again
How Colon Cancer Mutates to Escape Immune System
Men at Risk for Breast Cancer but Often Forego Genetic Tests
Good Cholesterol Compound Inhibits Growth of Lung Tumors
Public Mental Health Care for Older Californians Lags as Need Grows
Gel Material May Help to Regrow Brain Tissue Following Stroke

Conversation

Present at the Creation

Community

Reach for the Stars

Research

Dr. Plath’s Pluripotent-ial
The Pluripotent-ialist: Expanded Interview with Dr. Kathrin Plath

Features

How Immunotherapy Became the Next Big Thing
The Prize
Invisible Pain

Faculty

Virtual Traveler
Awards & Honors

Alumni

Return of the Class of ’98

Friends

Focusing on Whole Health at The Wonder of Women Summit
UCLA Medical Center Boards Pass the Gavel
Taste for a Cure Raises Money for Cancer Research
Using Metabolism to Drive Breakthroughs in Cancer Research
Giving Back to Change Lives
UCLA Semel Institute Introduces the New Max Gray Fellows in Mood Disorders
UCLA Takes on Depression
Music and Philanthropy Advance Autism Care
Building Connections between Art and Neuroscience at Hammer Museum
Tour de Pier Continues to Exceed its Fundraising Goals
Bringing Awareness to Food Allergies
A Breath of Lung Health
Altering the Course of Cardiovascular Research at UCLA
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

A Blessed Man

Spring 2018

Leadership

Shaping the Future

The Cutting Edge

Rare Surgery Helps to Get LAPD Motorcycle Officer Back on His Bike
Mirror Neuron Activity Predicts People’s Decision-making in Moral Dilemmas
Deep Brain Waves Occur More Often during Navigation and Memory Formation
Stem Cells Offer Hope for Hair Growth
Genomic Blood Test Predicts Post-surgery Survival Rates for Advanced Heart Failure
Scientists Create Cells that Enable Sense of Touch
How Diabetes in Pregnancy Affects Baby’s Heart
Cancer Defense Mechanism Could Be Turned Back to Attack Tumors
Studying Development of Embryonic Heart Cells in Mice, Scientists Hope to Regenerate Damaged Tissue

Conversation

Brain Trust
Gene Chaser
Gene Chaser Interview: Expanded Version

Community

The L.A. Generation Xchange Project

Features

Pain Like No Other
Game Changer
A Dreamer's Tale
Twice Blessed

Faculty

Combat Medic
Awards & Honors | Spring 2018
In Memoriam | Spring 2018

Alumni

RAP Stars

Friends

The Indelible Mark of the Rosenfeld Family
An Evening Remembering Leonard Nimoy
Inaugural C.G. Jung Symposium Explores Trauma and Healing
UCLA Promotes Empowered Aging with TEDxUCLA Salon
UCLA Department of Neurosurgery Welcomes New Chair
Grey Matters: Unveiling Mysteries of Brain Disease
Golden Portal Fundraiser Recognizes Tenacity
Gifts | Spring 2018

Epilogue

Leo & Me

Winter 2018

Leadership

Partners in Care

The Cutting Edge

Mobile Stroke Unit: Hospital on Wheels
Sip Black Tea to Drop Pounds
As Re-hospitalizations Go Down, Mortality Goes Up
Modified Herpes Virus Shows Promise for Treating Advanced Melanoma
Weak Burst of Electricity Can Help to Improve Memory
Heart's Pumping Function Doesn't Indicate Heart Failure Survival Rates
Biomarkers Could Reveal Undetected Concussions
Researchers Create Molecule that Could 'Kick and Kill' HIV
Study Blames Mental Lapses on Sleep-deprived Brain Cells
Behavioral Therapy Increases Connectivity in Brains of People with OCD

Conversation

New Direction in Hand Transplantation

Community

UCLA Vine Street Clinic

Features

Tailor Made
Ilana and the Stowaway

Faculty

Heartfelt
Awards/Honors
In Memoriam
Department of Surgery Celebrates Inaugural Paul I. Terasaki Chair in Surgery

Alumni

Out of Africa, Into Iraq

Friends

Rides, Games and Laughter on the Pier
UCLA Health System Board Meeting Features Stroke Care
UCLA Launches New Mobile Stroke Unit
UCLA Operation Mend Marks a 10-year Milestone
Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence in Cardiovascular Research
The Spectacular Sounds of Autism
Family’s Bravery Leads to Generosity
A Legacy for Loved Ones
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

‘I Have Been on Both Sides’

Fall 2017

Leadership

A New Era in Biomedical Education

The Cutting Edge

Minimally Invasive Procedure Puts End to Boy’s Rare Form of Seizures
Implantable Medical Device Draws Energy Directly from Human Body
Study Illustrates Axon Growth in Developing Nervous System
Harnessing the Immune System to Control Disease
Gut-Brain Association in People with IBS
Conscious Sedation a Safe Alternative for Heart-valve Procedure
How Advanced Melanoma Resists Immunotherapy
Scientists Identify Brain Cells Involved in Pavlovian Response
Promising Finding for Children after Brain Injury
Combination Therapy Could Provide New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

Conversation

Vision Quest

Community

Healing Body, Mind and Spirit

Features

Home Improvement
The Nurture Rx

Faculty

Promise Keeper
Awards/Honors
In Memoriam

Alumni

Memory Lane

Friends

David Geffen, UCLA Leaders Dedicate Geffen Hall
Mattel, Inc. Commits $50 million to UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
UCLA Stein Eye Institute Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Reopening of Jules Stein Building
Kaleidoscope 5 Sheds Light on Pediatric Research
Tour De Pier Breaks Its Fundraising Record for Cancer Research
Longtime UCLA Supporter Honors Wife’s Memory
Friends Gather to Support Mental Health
Generations Join Together to Defeat Cancer
A Life Dedicated to Pediatric Ophthalmology
Semel Institute Introduces the 2016-2017 Max Gray Fellows
Stars Step Out for Cancer Research at Taste for a Cure
Lunch with the Scientists Highlights Women’s Research and Philanthropy
UCLA Women & Philanthropy Hosts Heart Health Seminar
Heart Heroes
Cam and Peter Starrett Establish a Term Chair in Urology
Community Conversations Open the Dialogue about Mental Health
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

My Left Hand

Spring 2017

Leadership

Forward Thinking

The Cutting Edge

Experimental Implant Returns Hand Movement to Quadriplegic
An Alternative Theory of Tumor Metastasis
Different Types of Autism-spectrum Disorders Share Abnormal Pattern of Brain Cells
Combating the Cellular Damage of Aging
Researchers Uncover How to Prevent Calcification of Heart Tissue
Giving a Jump-start to the Brain
UCLA Researchers Develop Open-source Program for Analyzing Thyroid Health
Cutting-edge Model of Heart Helps Scientists Study New Therapies
Affordability, Eligibility Biggest Barriers for Californians without Insurance
Genetic Factors Control Regenerative Properties of Blood-forming Stem Cells
Brain-wave Measurements Predict Response to Antidepressants

Community

CARE for the HIV Community

Conversation

Inspired to Serve

Cover Story

Gut Feeling

Faculty

On Track

Features

First Responders

Faculty

Awards & Honors
In Memoriam

Alumni

Reflections: Shirah Vollmer, MD ’86 (RES ’90, FEL ’91)
The Power of Faith in Healing

Friends

Honoring the Philanthropy of the Manoukians
UCLA Neurology Celebrates the Silton Family’s Philanthropy and the Inaugural Silton Chair Holder
Cardiovascular Leadership Sponsors Symposium, Educates the Community
Honoring Hope and Courage
Party on the Pier Benefits Children
UCLA Cancer Researcher Recognized for Exceptional Advancements
UCLA Health System Board Meeting Delves into Precision Health
Chairs of Distinction: UCLA Neurologists Named as Wilstein Chairs
UCLA Launches UCLA National Clinician Scholars Program
Celebrating UCLA’s Leaders of Tomorrow Scholars
Class of ’76 Alumni Celebrate 40th Reunion, Raise Money for Medical Scholarships
Running for Research
Switzer Prize Will Recognize Excellence in Research
High School Seniors Honor Loved Ones with Cakes for Cancer
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

A Memorable Healer and a Challenging Case

Fall 2016

Leadership

Brave New World

The Cutting Edge

A Humble Leader
Impaired Decision-making May Contribute to Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms
Biomarkers Could Give Cancer Patients Better Survival Estimates
UCLA Researchers Grow 3D Lung-in-a-dish
UCLA Scientists Advance Cancer-screening Technology to Personalize Treatment
Heart-failure Therapy Could Reduce Deaths
Fructose Alters Brain Genes, Can Lead to Disease
New Method to Study Mitochondrial DNA Diseases
Potential Treatment Breakthrough for Advanced Brain Cancer
UCLA, Danish Researchers Explain How Eliminating HIV Is Possible

Community

Eye on the Future

Conversation

The Collaborator

Features

Lonely Planet
Bridging the Cultural Divide

Faculty

Heart to Heart
Awards & Honors
In Memoriam

Alumni

The Long Road from California to the CDC
Like Father, Like Son

Friends

Generous Philanthropic Gift Will Name the UCLA Division of Digestive Diseases
Cancer Moonshot Summit Aspires to Eclipse Cancer
Kaleidoscopic Circus Celebration Raises Money for Children’s Research
Who Cares About the Next Generation
Cancer Crusader Establishes Women’s Cancer-research Fund
Longtime UCLA Benefactor Expands Commitment to Alzheimer’s Care
Symposium on Teen Self-image
Medical School Alumni Reunite and Tour Geffen Hall
Heart Talk: Women’s Heart Health Program Reaches Out to the Community
UCLA Medical Center Boards Welcome New Leadership
Gifts

Epilogue

ACT III

Summer 2016

Leadership

For the Public Good

The Cutting Edge

Genetic Evolution of Zika Virus Unraveled
Exome Sequencing Improves Ability to Diagnose Neurogenetic Disorders
Impaired Stress Hormone before Pregnancy Predicts Lower-birthweight Babies
Surgery Better than Widely Used Medications to Treat Osteoporosis
Steps toward Potential Treatments for Central Nervous System Injury
Majority of California Adults Have Prediabetes or Diabetes
Promising New Approach to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Key to Unlock Effective Personalized Medicine
PET Imaging Technology to Improve Cancer Treatment
Empathy for the Empathically Challenged
Glial Scarring Enhances Nerve-cell Regrowth

Community

Helping U Help the Community: The Winners Are ...

Conversation

Raising the Bar

Features

Memories Are Made of This
Balms of Gilead

Faculty

Dramatic Turn

Features

Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Memory

Faculty

Awards & Honors

Alumni

Reflection: Building a Legacy
In Her Own Words: Marie Crandall, MD ’96, MPH
Standing on the Shoulders of a Giant

Friends

UCLA Joins Parker Institute Collaboration to Advance Cancer Immunotherapy Research
UCLA Honors Longtime Benefactors with The UCLA Medal, Celebrates Inaugural Chair Holders
Gift from Arline and Henry Gluck to Pioneer Innovative Stroke Treatment
Taking on the Grand Challenge of Depression
Samuel Steinberg: Celebrating a Life of Compassion
Taste for a Cure: A Winning Event
UCLA Neurosurgery Celebrates Tom and Nadia Davies' Philanthropy and the Inaugural Davies Chair Holder
UCLA Helps Young People Develop Sound Bodies and Minds
New UCLA Operation Mend Program Treats the Hidden Wounds of War
An Afternoon of Good Food and Friends at Vibiana Raises Money for Scholarships
Fourth Annual Tour de Pier Fundraiser Tops $1 Million for Cancer Research and Services
Generous Philanthropy Launches UCLA Center to Support Emotionally Healthy Children
Gifts
Faculty Giving Back
In Memoriam

Epilogue

Family Support

Spring 2016

Leadership

The Year that Was

The Cutting Edge

A Joyful Return for Las Mariítas
A Better Stem Cell for Regenerative Medicine
Our Ancestors Probably Didn’t Get Eight Hours of Sleep a Night, Either
Progress toward Healing Scarred Hearts
BMI a Poor Measure of Health
Untapped Brain-cell Region Offers Goldmine of Drug Targets for Autism Treatments
Electric Patch Holds Promise for Treating PTS
New Strategy to Fight Ovarian Cancer
Frequent Use of Post-acute Care Associated with Higher Readmission
BPA Replacement in Plastic Accelerates Embryonic Development, Disrupts Reproductive System

Community

Happy Feet, Happy Hearts

Conversation

Healing the Invisible Wounds

Features

Listen to the Voices Within
Rx for the Future

Faculty

A Long and Winding Road
Honors & Awards
In Memoriam

Alumni

A Late-in-Life Gift of Song
Reflections: Volunteering at the Venice Family Clinic
In Her Own Words: Blanca Samira Campos, MD (RES ’11)
Postcard from Guatemala

Friends

Celebrating the Generous Philanthropy of Wendy and Leonard Goldberg
Former UCLA Physician Establishes Neuroscience Chairs
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholars Dinner Honors Medical Students
Patient Center Named for Performers Lawrence and Gormé
World Presidents Organization Experiences UCLA Health for a Day
Advancing Research on Women’s Health
“Let’s Talk” Series Addresses Women’s Heart Disease
Holiday Spirit at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

Special Delivery

Winter 2016

Leadership

The Essence of What We Are About

The Cutting Edge

A Day to Remember
Genetic Testing All Women for Breast Cancer Might Not be Worth the Cost
To Kick Addiction, Replace It with Joy
Discovery of Molecular Signals Could Lead to Improved Stroke Recovery
New Method to Measure Artery Stiffness in the Brain
Wrist Fractures Could Foretell Future Breaks for Postmenopausal Women
Deadly Prostate-cancer Cells Have Stem-cell Qualities
Scientists Use Nanoparticles to Shut Down Cancer Growth
How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Damages the Brain
Keeping Gut Bacteria in Balance Could Help Delay Age-related Diseases

Community

Building Sound Bodies and Sound Minds

Conversation

Death Becomes a Matter of Choice

Cover Story

Do the Right Thing

Features

Healing Art

Faculty

Balance on a Blade’s Edge
Honors & Awards
In Memoriam

Alumni

Reflections: Expanding the Definition of Beauty
Stitching for Advocacy
Postcard from Ethiopia
In His Own Words: Herb Rheingruber, MD ’65 (RES ’69)

Friends

Gift Benefits Migraine Research and Treatment
Good Friends Join Forces to Fight Cancer
UCLA Urology Celebrates Spielberg Family Gifts
UCLA Health System Board Meeting Explores Immunology
A First Look at the Future of Medical Education
A Vision for Healing
Mattel Party on the Pier a Wave of Success
Art of the Brain Honors Founder, Celebrates 16 Years
UCLA Cardiologists Serve Up Tips for a Healthy Heart
Operation Mend Honored at Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes
Gifts
In Memoriam
Chairs of Distinction

Epilogue

Back from the Streets

Fall 2015

Leadership

We Are the World

The Cutting Edge

Camp Leg Power Propels Kids with Cerebral Palsy Forward
Portable Finger Probe Measures Liver Function in Potential Donors
Stem-cell Therapy Holds Promise for Eliminating HIV Infection
REM Sleep Helps Brain Capture Snapshots of Dream Images
Germline Cells Shown to be Vulnerable during Pregnancy
New Study Opens Window on Mutations in Genetic Architecture of Schizophrenics
How Molecular Rules Govern Autoimmune Disorders
Predicting Response to Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Why Children’s Recovery Times Vary after Traumatic Brain Injury
Potentially Effective Treatment for Meth Addiction
Protein that Helps Suppress Cancer Fades as We Age
Patient First to Bridge from Experimental Total Artificial Heart to Transplant

Community

UCLA Community Based Learning: Bridging the Transition from Youth to Adulthood

Conversation

Get Social

Cover Story

The End of Darkness

Features

Medicine 2.0

Faculty

White Knight
Awards, Honors & Grants
In Memoriam

Alumni

Postcard from Malawi
In Her Own Words: Lynn L. Huang, MD ’07
The Business of Medical Innovation
Tribute to a Mentor and Friend

Friends

Kaleidoscope Ball Highlights Artistic Variety
Landmark Gift Paves the Way for Breakthroughs
The UCLA Today’s and Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund Names New Awardees
Golden Portal Fundraiser Joins Movies, Medicine and Technology
Widening the Circle of Giving
UCLA Names Landmark New Medical-Education Building Geffen Hall
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

Good Afternoon, Mrs. Gates

Summer 2015

Leadership

United We Stand

The Cutting Edge

Stories of Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Abnormalities Similar in People with Anorexia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Drug That Can Head Off Diabetes Is Rarely Used
Characteristic Patterns of Proteins Found in Brains of Retired NFL Players Who Suffered Concussions
Scientists Patent Method for Finding Microscopic Needle in a Haystack
Mental-training Exercises Help Mitigate Effects of “Chemo Brain”
In Utero Exposure to Extreme Morning Sickness May Harm Offspring
Nanotechnology Platform Shows Promise for Treating Pancreatic Cancer
Blood-based Test for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
Electroconvulsive Therapy Changes Key Areas of the Brain That Play Roles in Memory and Emotion

Community

ADAPT Program: Tailored Care to Address Special Needs

Conversation

On the Trail of a Gene Mutation

Features

Safe Haven
Interior Life

Faculty

Balancing Act
Awards/Honors
In Memoriam

Alumni

Sky’s the Limit
Postcard from Kenya
A Home-grown Team Battles Melanoma
In His Own Words: Scott Lee, MD ’02

Friends

Taste for a Cure Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Great Minds Gala Supports Outstanding Young Researchers
UCLA Health Forms Partnership with Sound Body Sound Mind Foundation
New Mobile App Focuses on Tools for Foster Families
Dedicated to a Cure for Pancreatic Cancer
Turning Sorrow into Laughter
Memorial Golf Tournament Supports Cancer Research
David and Susan Wilstein Pledge Support for Rehabilitation Services
Chairs of Distinction
Gifts
Awards/Honors: HeartRhythm Honors UCLA Cardiologist

Epilogue

Out of Africa: An Interview with Dr. Matthew Waxman

Features

A Place to Turn for Help
Healing Space

Epilogue

Out of Africa

Spring 2015

Leadership

Moving Forward

The Cutting Edge

Bursting the Bubble of Bubble Baby Disease
Memories Lost and Found
Obesity Accelerates Aging of the Liver
‘NanoVelcro’ Captures Tumor Cells in Blood
Robotic Surgery Technique Treats Previously Inoperable Head and Neck Cancer
Uncorking Targets for Acne Treatment
Antidepressant Exposure In Utero Influences Anxiety Behavior Later in Life
New Regulations Proposed for Off-label Drugs and Devices
Iron-overload Disease Causes Bloom of Potentially Deadly Bacteria

Community

Helping U Help the Community: And the Winners Are ...

Conversation

The Builder

Features

Categorical Denial
What the Songbird Tells Us
Turning the Tables
Stress Fractures
Defining the Fairest Sex

Faculty

Surfin' Safari
Awards/Honors

Alumni

In His Own Words: Douglas J. Hopper, MD ’64 (RES ’68)
Reflection from an “Upstreamist” Doctor

Friends

Visions of Progress and Courage
Institute of Urologic Oncology Celebrates New Home
RX for Graceful Aging
New Kidney Transplant Center Enhances Patient Experience
Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Chairs of Distinction
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

To Life!

Winter 2015

Leadership

The Life within Us

The Cutting Edge

Friends in Deed
Screening Guidelines Miss Many Younger Post-menopausal Women
Brain Reboot
Heart’s Repair Process Points to New Treatment Strategy for Heart Attack
Neural Stem Cell Overgrowth and the Autistic Brain
Overcoming Resistance
Teaching Blood Stem Cells to Regenerate
Spinal Injury and Bladder Control
Today’s Lifestyle Choices May Affect Tomorrow’s Memory

Community

Helping Young Lives Bloom in the Middle of the City

Conversation

This Is Your Brain on Food

Features

What Makes Us Fat?
Through Thick and Thin
Package Deal

Faculty

Dr. Jam
Awards/Honors
In Memoriam

Alumni

Fountain of Youth
In His Own Words: Erno S. Daniel, MD ’75 (RES ’78), PhD
A Tale of Two Brothers

Friends

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Receives Unrestricted $50-Million Gift
The Sounds of Gratitude
A Step and a Wave to Raise Funds for Operation Mend 25 Cents at a Time
Edie & Lew Wasserman Building Opens in Stein Plaza
Party On (the Pier)!
Art of the Brain Fundraiser Celebrates 15 Years
Crusading for Brain-cancer Research
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

Appetite for Change

Fall 2014

Leadership

Toward a Bright Tomorrow

The Cutting Edge

Surgery through the Lens of Google Glass
A Game-changer in the Fight against Melanoma
Ferric Factor
A Double Dose of Promising Lung-cancer Findings
The Healing Heart
Gene May Offer Target to Combat Parkinson’s Disease
The True Healthcare Costs of Undocumented Immigrants
Lost in Translation
Depression Increases Risk for Diabetic Seniors

Redesigning the Well-child Checkup

Conversation

Change Agent

Features

To Heal the Human Instrument
Finding the Right Path

At the End of Too-few Days

Faculty

Front-line Physician

Alumni

Awards/Honors
In Memoriam
Promoting Exchange to Encourage Change
2014 Alumnus of the Year
In His Own Words: Kevin Teehee, MD ’97
Postcard from Mozambique

Friends

UCLA Bestows Highest Honor on Distinguished Philanthropists
UCLA Health Sciences Honors Robert Draine
Music Creates a Personal Evening
Art and Science Take Flight at the Space Shuttle Pavilion
Celebrity Poker Event Benefits Center for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at UCLA
Visionary Force Behind UCLA Pancreatic-Cancer Research
Chairs of Distinction
In Memoriam
Gifts

Epilogue

From Patient to Physician: A Personal Journey

Summer 2014

Leadership

Fully Engaged

The Cutting Edge

Picturing Pain
UV Light Aids Creeping Cancer Cells
Older Adults: Build Muscle to Live Longer
Blood Test Serves as Crystal Ball for Heart-transplant Patients
Increased Pesticide Links to Parkinson’s Disease
Vitamin A vs. Tuberculosis
Understanding the Genetics of Bipolar Disorder
Hints Gleaned from Cold Virus Point to Potential Cancer Treatments
Heart-Lung Machine Saves Heart-attack Victim
Acetaminophen Use during Pregnancy Linked to ADHD

Conversation

On-ramp to the Fast Track

Features

Partners in Care
Body Language
Game Changer

Faculty

The Guardians
Awards/Honors

Alumni

Going Global
In Her Own Words: Hollanda Leon, MD ’99
Postcard from Guatemala

Friends

A Sampling of French Favorites Benefits UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
People-Animal Connection Friends Spread Love for Valentine’s Day
L.A. Fun Ride Promotes UCLA Blood and Platelet Center
Through the Looking Glass Brightly
Construction of Connie Frank Kidney Transplant Center Begins
In Memoriam
Gifts

Epilogue

Extending a Helping Hand for Healthcare

Spring 2014

Leadership

Meeting the Future Challenge

Conversation

Letters to the Editor

The Cutting Edge

‘Smart’ Mannequins Breathe Life into Medical Scenarios
To Lower Cholesterol, You Say Tomato
Danger in Disguise: Brain-cancer Cells Can ‘Hide’ from Drugs
Context Counts for Anxious Teens, Kids
Disrupted Maternal Bond Can Alter Child’s Brain
You Are What You Eat: Low-fat Diet with Fish Oil Changes Prostate-cancer Tissue
Early Imaging, Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Leads to Better Outcomes
U.S. Ranks Near Bottom in Efficiency of Healthcare Spending
Helping to Clarify Cause of Pregnancy Complications
Is Sexual Addiction the Real Deal?
Mini Med School May 5, 12 & 19

Conversation

Cancer Care in Crisis

Features

Clocked!
A Family Affair
Zinging the Blues

Faculty

Up for a Challenge
Awards/Honors

Alumni

East Meets West
In Her Own Words: Nisha Abdul Cader, MD ’95
Postcard from Vietnam

Friends

An Illuminating Evening
Mobile Clinic Project at UCLA
Events
Gifts
UCLA Health Board Annual Meeting Provides Inspiration

Epilogue

Letter from Erbil

Winter 2014

Leadership

From Gene to Genome

The Cutting Edge

Vacuum Device Offers an Innovative Approach to Remove Blood Clots
Cancer Care in America Needs an Overhaul
Be Happy: Your Genes May Thank You for It
Iron May Be at Core of Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent Affiliations Expand UCLA Health’s Presence
Nanodiamonds Deliver Chemotherapy Drugs Directly to Brain Tumors
Substituting Lower-cost Drugs Could Mean Big Savings
Researchers Assess Cost of ‘Futile’ Critical-care Treatments
Music Cuts through the Fog of Alzheimer’s
Gene Mutation Increases Risk of Schizophrenia, Learning Impairment

Conversation

The Silver Tsunami

Features

A Promise Fulfilled
Military Engagement
Connecting the Dots

Faculty

Melody Maker
Awards/Honors

Alumni

UCLA Medical Alumni Bring the Miracle of Sight to People in the Developing World
In His Own Words: Joseph Copeland, MD ’98

Friends

A Visionary Evening
Events
Chairs of Distinction
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

A Thanksgiving to Remember

Fall 2013

Leadership

Too Small to Fail

The Cutting Edge

Simple Screening Catches Newborn’s Hidden Heart Condition
Antihistamines May Pose Risk to Women with Severe Morning Sickness
Why Alzheimer’s Meds Rarely Help
New Clues to Cause of Human Narcolepsy
Exercise after School to Stay Fit
Stem-Cell Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Advances Toward Clinical Trials
WALL-E, Meet EVA: Robo-doc Navigates on Its Own
Fat Chance: Scientists Accidently Discover Stress-Resistant Stem Cells in Adipose Tissue
Doctor-Patient Communication about Dietary Supplements Could Use a Vitamin Boost
New Learning Center Will Expand School's Capabilities

Conversation

Nadereh Pourat, PhD

Cover Story

Faith & Healing

Features

Live from L.A.
Joint Liability

Faculty

Mulitasker
Awards/Honors
In Memoriam

Alumni

In Her Own Words: Laura Pacha, MD ’98
Postcard from Tijuana, Mexico
In His Own Words: A Kidney for Francie
From Officer to Civilian

Friends

Golden Portal Awards
Awards/Honors
Events
Chairs of Distinction
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

Patient, Advocate for Thyself

Summer 2013

Leadership

Big Data Is a Big Deal

The Cutting Edge

The Woman Who Heard Too Much
Preventing Future Strokes
UCLA Earns Healthcare Equality Index Distinction
As the Biological Clock Winds Down
A Key to Happiness?
New Institute Fosters Unified Approach to Curing Pediatric Diseases
Working to Identify Cognitive Decline Early
Heart-failure Medications Highly Cost Effective
A Bacterial Wolf in Viral Sheep’s Clothing
Novel Treatment Applied to Irregular Heart Rhythms

Conversation

Tom Rosenthal, MD

Features

The Promises of Stem Cells
Healing the Youngest Brains
Making a World of Difference
Navigating the Ethics Maze

Faculty

Photo Doc
Awards/Honors

Alumni

Postcard from Turkey
Reflections of an RN/MD
In His Own Words: Anthony “AJ” Johnson, MD ’98

Friends

Inaugural Kaleidoscope Ball
From Bat to Cancer Battle, Steve Garvey’s a Winner
Chairs of Distinction
Events
Gifts
In Memoriam

Epilogue

Code Blue at 41,000 Feet

Spring 2013

Leadership

No More Dreams Deferred

The Cutting Edge

Once-Fragile Newborns Return to Give Thanks
A Better Way to Make Bone
Keep It Clean with Copper
Fitness Training for the Brain
How to Prove a Sexual Addiction
Sleep, Perchance to Remember
In Vitro Fertilization Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Defects
Imaging the Impact of High-Impact Sports
Potential New Treatment to Stop Alzheimer’s Disease
Redirect Wasted Healthcare Dollars to Transform America
Going Viral to Kill Zits

Conversation

David Hayes-Bautista, PhD

Cover Story

Pushing It

Features

Cindy Abbott's Incredible Journey
Getting a Grasp on Science
When Cancer and Depression Collide
The Dualist

Faculty

Dr. Magic
Awards/Honors

Alumni

Postcard from Kenya
In His Own Words: Chi Y. Chung, MD, FACS
Medical Mission Opportunities in Malawi
Revamping MAA 2013 Reunion

Friends

A Visionary Evening
Events
UCLA Health Board Inaugural Meeting
In Memoriam
Gifts

Epilogue

History Lesson

Winter 2013

Leadership

Hope and Pride

The Cutting Edge

Beating the Odds: "I'm Alive!"
Zeroing In on Autism Genes
‘Breathing-Lung’ Transplant Makes History
What Makes Our Brains Human? It’s in the Wiring
2,000 and Counting
TAVR Offers Alternative for Cardiac Patients Who Cannot Undergo Surgery
Can Obesity Help One to Survive Heart Failure?
Can Diet Help Heal Spinal-Cord Injury?
Ray of Hope in Fight against Duchenne MD
Meditation Reduces Loneliness
A One-Two Punch to Skin Cancer

Conversation

Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, M.D.

Cover Story

Brain Trust

Features

Three Who Stood Up
At Home in the Hospital
How Doctors Think

Faculty

The Fashion Doctor
Awards/Honors

Alumni

In Their Own Words: Tactical-Medicine Physicians
Postcard from Skid Row
MAA Alumnus of the Year
2012-13 MAA Executive Board Members
On the Road

Calendar

Friends

Working Today for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Children
Raising Awareness of Ovarian Cancer
Events
Gifts
Chairs of Distinction

Epilogue

Lessons Learned: Get Up and Go See the Patient

Spring/Summer 2012

Spring/Summer 2012

Leadership

Healing Humankind

The Cutting Edge

Two Lungs, a Liver and Life
Snipping Key Nerves May Help Life-Threatening Arrhythmias
New Drug Dramatically Extends Survival from Lethal Skin Cancer
Applying the Brakes to Parkinson’s
Flash Match
Epilepsy Surgery: Not Treatment of Last Resort
Reopening Blocked Brain Arteries
Parents Have Role in Helping
A New Device to Safely

Conversation

Carol M.Mangione M.D., M.S.P.H.

Features

Sleepless in L.A.
Our Sleep, Our Health
"They Just Want to Feel Normal”
Foreign Aid

Faculty

Marathon Medics
Awards/Honors

Alumni

Calendar
In His Own Words
MAA Board of Directors Meet
Postcard from Malawi
Alumni Speakers

Friends

Events
Quilt of Valor
Colorful Characters
Cameron’s At It Again
Gifts

Epilogue

Unraveling a Twist

Winter/Spring 2012

Winter/Spring 2012

Leadership

The Invisible Backbone

The Cutting Edge

Detecting Pancreatic Cancer in Saliva
Visualizing the Web of Depression
The Rhythm of Learning
UCLA in the Community
Fish Oil Lowers Prostate Risk
Older May Not Be Better
Heartfelt Award
Turning Stem Cells into Cancer-Killing Warriors
Tracking Teen Suicide
The Wakeful Brain

Conversation

David T. Feinberg, M.D., M.B.A

Features

Five-Star Care
A New Face for an Old Friend
Therapeutic Aesthetic
Culture of Caring

Faculty

The Music of Medicine
Awards/Honors
Grants

Alumni

Alumni Celebrate Life of Former Dean of Students
One-on-One: Jamie D. Feusner, M.D. ’99
Postcard from The Hood
MAA 2012 Reunion Weekend
MAA on the Road

Friends

Honoring the Visionaries in Our Community
Chairs of Distinction
Gifts
In Memoriam
Gift from the Heart
Events
A Vision Realized

Epilogue

The Healing Medicine of a Wet Nose

Fall/Winter 2011

Fall/Winter 2011

Leadership

Pathways to the Future

The Cutting Edge

Is Meditation Push-Ups for the Brain?
Missing the Big Picture
New Reconstructive Transplant Program
A Roadblock to Cancer
How Fat May Help after a Heart Attack
Newts and Salamanders Can Regrow Damaged Hearts. Why Can’t We?
Spit Take: You’re How Old?
A Leader’s View
A Better View, a Better Outcome
Beef Up to Reduce Diabetes Risk

Conversation

Dr. Molly J. Coye

Features

The Visionary
Affair of the Heart
New Life for Orphan Organs
Found in Translation

Faculty

60 Years of Memories
Awards/Honors
Grants

Alumni

MAA on the Road
Dr. Timothy A. Miller: MAA Alumnus of the Year
One-on-One: Kirsten Tillisch, M.D. ’97
Postcard from Afghanistan
The 60th Anniversary Challenge
60th Anniversary All-Class Reunion

Friends

Chairs of Distinction
In Memoriam
Gifts
Center of “Affection”
Events

Epilogue

The Lesson of Las Maritas

Summer 2011

Leadership

OUR CORE COMMITMENT

The Cutting Edge

The Pain of Loneliness
Extreme Morning Sickness? It Could Be Your Genes
Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow
Understanding Organ-Transplant Rejection
How Autism-Risk Gene Rewires the Brain
Heart Programs Earn Recognitions
Tai Chi Soothes Depression
iCase Online
Heart in a Box
Stemming Infant HIV
The Coffee-Diabetes Connection
Wake-up Call

Conversation

Dr. Mario C. Deng

Features

A Second Hand, a Second Chance
Emily’s Incredible Journey
Foreign Exchange
A New Paradigm
The Excellence Rx
Sisterhood

Faculty

A Native Daughter Returns
Awards/Honors
Grants
In Memoriam

Alumni

MAA Board News
Dr. William Hastrup New Board Member
One-on-One with Dean Bok, Ph.D. ’68
In his own words: Bruce Dobkin, M.D.
Upcoming MAA Events
Dr. Paulsen’s Gift

Friends

Chairs of Distinction
In Memoriam
Gifts
Ride-along
Events

Epilogue

A Young Life Passes, and a Ritual of Birth Begins

Fall 2010

Leadership

BRAVE NEW WORLD. How UCLA leads the way in this era of healthcare reform and innovation.

The Cutting Edge

Big Goals for Small Science
What DNA Reveals about Autism
New Building, New Hope
Arresting Arrhythmias
5,000th Liver Transplant
Our Genes, Ourselves
Hike Tobacco Tax, Curb Smoking for Some Groups
Hand-Transplantation Center Opens
Stress Gets under Our Skin
Watching Cancer Killers in Action

Conversation

Margaret Stuber, M.D., Lynn Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., and M. Ines Boechat, M.D.

Cover Story

Taking It to the Streets

Features

Calming the Storm
The Greatest Evil
What Works? What Doesn't?
A Different Face of Pain
The Clinical Experience that Taught Me the Most - Dr. Walter Coppenrath

Faculty

Femurs and Fords

Features

Stopping Seizures - Dr. Gary Mathern

Faculty

Awards/Honors
In Memoriam
Grants

Alumni

In the News
Call to Action: RENEW
Miracle Worker
Networking Made Simple
The Family that Volunteers Together
Bruin, M.D.
Welcome Aboard, Dr. Aubry

Friends

Visionaries
Gifts
Events
In Memoriam
Chairs of Distinction

Epilogue

Ride On!

Spring 2010

Leadership

New Beginning

The Cutting Edge

Quit Smoking, Save Your Vision
A Week of Hope and Healthcare
There's No Place Like Home
Another Step Toward Understanding Schizophrenia
Don't Assume HIV Vaccine Would Be Accepted
Sticky Solution
The Frailer Generation
Genes + Environment = Disease Risk
Antiviral Assault Gains Ground
Why the Mirror Lies

Conversation

Dr. A. Eugene Washington

Cover Story

UCLA REACHES OUT TO HAITI

Features

LETTING GO
ADVANCING THE ETHICS DEBATE
A Matter of the Heart
The Real World

Faculty

Endless Summer
Snapshot Gerald A.M. Finerman, MD
Awards/Honors
GRANTS
IN MEMORIAM

Alumni

In His Own Words: Keyvan Hariri, M.D.
MAA Reaches Out to Residents
Mobile Clinic Needs Volunteers
Update: Books Without Borders
Patent Pending
Humanitarian Medicine 101
What's Your Story?

Friends

Boy Wonder
In Memoriam
EVENTS
Supporting Scholarships
Gifts

Epilogue

My Long and Winding Road

Fall 2009

Leadership

15 YEARS

The Cutting Edge

The Sounds of Learning
Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease
Learning to Walk Again
Return of the jazz Singer
New Dean Named
How to Build a Bigger Brain
Protecting Med Students from Influences of Pharma
Chain of Life
Transplatation Milestones
More Obesity Blues

Conversation

Dr. Daniel Geschwind

Features

Do No Harm
The Surgeon Scientist
Comfort Measures

Faculty

Dr. Slamon's Perspective
Award/Honors
Rock On!

Alumni

A Toast from Classes Past
Cheers to the Classes of ’55-’60, ’70, ’80, ’90 and ’00
Come One, Come All
Give Back
Welcome Back, Donald
Supper Time
The Dean's Visit

Friends

Visionaries
Gifts
Events
Chairs of Distinction

Epilogue

Memories of Marwa

Spring 2009

Leadership

Our Story of Medicine

The Cutting Edge

New Advances in Stem-Cell Research
By the Numbers
Multifront Attack
Surf the Web, Sharpen the Brain
Small Science, Big Goals
New Department Established
Veronica's Story
Drink to Health
Building a Bicultural Bridge to Better Healthcare
UCLA Tops in Physician Survey
Insomniacs Beware: Poor Sleep = Hungry Habits
Nursing's New Dean
UCLA Program Goes National
Thanks for the Memories
A Reason to Love Broccoli

Conversation

Dr. David T. Feinberg

Features

Doctors Across Borders
'Thank You for Giving me My Life'
I Wonder if We Could ...Donate?'
The Forest and the Trees

Faculty

Remembering Dean Cowan 1938-2008
Awards / Honors
In Memoriam
Grants

Alumni

I Remember CHS
Face to Facebook
MAA Honors Outstanding Physicians and Scientists
Bridging the Gap with Gifts
Scholars' Voices Speak Volumes

Friends

Caring for Wounded Warriors
Events
Chairs of Distinction
In Memoriam
Gifts

Epilogue

Grace Notes

Fall 2008

Leadership

A Place to Call Home

Conversation

Drs. Gerald S. Levey, David T. Feinberg and James B. Atkinson

Features

Open for Business
Man of Stone, Heart of Gold
A Child’s Place: Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA
Light & Hope: Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
Community Health: Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital
From the Inside Out
Home, Sweet Home
Last, but Not Least
Atomic Hospital Goes Digital
The Givers
Beautiful, Yes and Smart, Too
Inventing The Future

Epilogue

Hard Steel, Delicate Beauty

Winter 2008

Leadership

New Beginnings

The Cutting Edge

Proteins in the Key of G
Combating MS in Men
Research Revolution
Hail to the Chief
UCLA Ranks No. 3 in U.S.!
D-Day at UCLA
Cueing the Brain
Of Mice and Men
Hope for Wounded Warriors

Conversation

Dr. Richard J. Shemin

Features

Heart of Gold
Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery at UCLA
Profile in Courage
Clemente's Anatomy
Anatomy’s Next Wave
Anatomy From the Inside Out
Gray Matters

Faculty

Remembering Dr. Dignam 1921-2006 / In Memoriam / Awards

Alumni

An Apple for Teacher / Books Without Borders

Friends

Celebrate!
A Gift to Accelerate Stem-Cell Research / In Memoriam

Epilogue

Epilogue

Winter 2007

The Cutting Edge

Kid-sized Heart Valve Will Avoid Invasive Surgery, Reduce Pain and Speed Recovery
Transformation of Stem Cells into T-cells Raises Hopes for AIDS Gene Therapy
Placebo Study Finds Brain Activity Predicts Antidepressant Response Before Medication Begins
Reversing Dietary Ratio of Fatty Acids May Suppress Prostate-Cancer Growth
Pomegranate Juice Stabilizes PSA Levels in Men with Prostate Cancer
Same Genes Act Differently in Males and Females; May Explain Gender Gap in Disease, Drug Response
New Biosensor Provides Rapid UTI Relief, Cuts Diagnosis Time from Two Days to 45 Minutes

Leadership

Leadership in Education and Research

Features

Making Better Doctors
RoboDoc
Living Life After Cancer
Community Ties
The New Medical Missionaries
Vision Quest
Educating Future Leaders
New Horizons

News

Faculty

Faculty Notes

Friends

Friends

Alumni

Alumni

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