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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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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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Researchers uncover critical clues about the origin of heart arrhythmias
September 28, 2023
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Engineered compound shows promise in preventing bone loss in space
September 18, 2023
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UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center awarded $11.5 million NIH grant to study cardiac neuromodulation to prevent lethal arrhythmias
Kalyanam Shivkumar MD PhD, Director & Chief of Cardiovascular & Interventional Programs for UCLA Health, will lead a multidisciplinary team on a new $11.5 million NIH Program Project Grant (PPG) to study the ability of the nervous system to prevent fatal arrhythmias.
September 12, 2023
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UCLA Neurology receives $250,000 to establish the Waxman Family Drive Award for Alzheimer’s Disease
September 5, 2023
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Dr. Jeffrey Veale receives Terasaki Medical Innovation Award
The award, presented by the National Kidney Registry, recognizes Veale for his contributions and scientific breakthroughs in kidney transplantation.
August 25, 2023
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E. Dale Abel Receives Endocrine Society Lifetime Achievement Award
E. Dale Abel, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and executive medical director of the UCLA Health System’s Department of Medicine has received the Endocrine Society Fred Conrad Koch Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, the group’s highest honor, recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field of endocrinology through their lifetime.
August 17, 2023
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Dr. Kymora Scotland awarded grant by Urology Care Foundation
August 11, 2023
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