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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 West Valley Medical Center front entrance](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/f3/img-0872.jpg?h=c6980913&f=ee4b71be&itok=wgy_P-74)
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UCLA Health Acquires West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
On March 28, 2024, UCLA Health acquired West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, including a freestanding ambulatory surgery center in west San Fernando Valley.
March 29, 2024
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![Dr. Priscilla Hsue is appointed Chief of the Division of Cardiology at UCLA](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/bf/priscilla-hsue-4-rebackground.jpg?f=13d75221&itok=jnXRIRpJ)
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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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4 min read
![Group photo featuring (L–R) Left to right: Dr. John Mazziotta, Irene Levine, Howard Levine, Chancellor Gene Block and Dr. Jeff Bronstein.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/banner-images/0f/howardandirenelevine.jpg?f=990b33bf&itok=ijh5C5GW)
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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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4 min read
![Michael Grunstein](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/31/grunstein-2018_0.jpg?f=ef276250&itok=WT8GOzFU)
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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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![A digital pancreas hovering above a clinician's hands](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/1b/adobestock-278216307.jpeg?f=ad1a17ef&itok=kxzUHJ8W)
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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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![From left: John Mazziotta, Tamer Sallam, Kirk Dunn and Chancellor Gene Block. Photo: Todd Cheney](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/d9/dgc-0275_0.jpg?f=2032839f&itok=BD8vrDyi)
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UCLA cardiology receives $2 million to establish Connor Dunn Endowed Fund
January 31, 2024
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![Dr. Mediget Teshome](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/banner-images/bc/teshome.jpg?f=063a02ea&itok=aKXbks94)
Cancer,
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/banner-images/33/lucinda-leung.jpg?f=75da5669&itok=l6R2wBub)
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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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![Volunteers assemble hygiene kits at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, in support of the Homeless Healthcare Collaborative.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/d4/hhc1.jpg?h=c640e97c&f=c944ba4e&itok=GViP4smM)
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/5c/dv418010-20.jpg?h=6b07013e&f=55ae0b0a&itok=cQFUAa-0)
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/76/hcic-team-final.png?f=5171256d&itok=JoW_-37C)
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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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![A photo of third-year medical student Amulya Vadlakonda using a robotic surgery simulator at Rosenfeld Hall opening event.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/26/simulation-center-tour-22_3.jpg?f=819ffd7b&itok=ARp9uA0z)
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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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4 min read
![Dr. Gerald Lipshutz, Zulema Romero Garcia and Dr. Donald Kohn](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/3d/cirm-tran-grant.png?f=ae093029&itok=bBOo75Bu)
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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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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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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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