Engineering professors honored by Office of Naval Research
Sergio Carbajo and Jun Chen have received Young Investigator Program Awards in support of research.
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UCLA engineering professor elected American Physical Society Fellow
Pirouz Kavehpour is being recognized for his leadership in microfluidics research and modeling.
Wesley Yin appointed chief economist of White House Budget Office
The economics professor will work on national tax policy, health care and social insurance, climate policy and other issues.
Dr. Lillian Gelberg receives lifetime achievement award for health disparities research
She was also recognized by the North American Primary Care Research Group for mentoring other primary care researchers.
Kymora Scotland receives 2023 AUA Rising Stars in Urology Research Award
The professor aims to provide key insights that are critical for developing future ways to treat kidney stone disease.
Peter Narins receives award for research on how animals hear sounds
The professor was honored with the Hugh Knowles Prize for Distinguished Achievement from Northwestern University.
Researchers develop ‘game-changing’ dental implant technology
Dr. Takahiro Ogawa, a professor in the UCLA School of Dentistry, led efforts to bring the UV light treatment to market.
Stella Ghervas wins Laura Shannon Prize in Contemporary European Studies
She was honored by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies for her book, “Conquering Peace: From the Enlightenment to the European Union.”
3 UCLA faculty contribute to Fifth National Climate Assessment
Professors Aradhna Tripati, Alex Hall and Will Rafey are co-authors of the report released Tuesday by the White House.
Laure Murat wins Medicis Prize for nonfiction
The professor was recognized with one of France’s top literature awards for “Proust and Me: A Family Romance.”
UCLA Nursing professor elected to American College of Medical Informatics
Lucero’s research focuses on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations, including members of the Latino, Black and LGBTQ+ communities.
Carol Bennett receives lifetime achievement award
The professor was the first Black woman in the field of urology in the United States.
Researchers awarded $250,000 grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Danielle Schmitt and Tara TeSlaa will investigate why diets deficient in certain nutrients cause liver damage.
Urologists receive Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award
The funds will support Dr. Adam Weiner and Dr. Wayne Brisbane’s work in improving diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Researchers awarded $4.6 million by National Cancer Institute
The grant will support their work in developing and improving liquid biopsy technologies for early lung cancer detection.
Scientists receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant to study brain development in diabetic pregnancy
Research could lay the groundwork for future strategies to treat the complication.
Suzanne McDiarmid receives lifetime achievement award
The professor researches outcomes after pediatric liver transplantations and clinical development of new immunosuppressive drugs.
Aaswath Raman receives second defense department honor
Raman was recognized with a director’s fellowship award following a previous research distinction granted by the department.
Yuzhang Li receives Packard Fellowship
The assistant professor at UCLA Engineering is one of 20 fellows selected from nominees across the country’s top universities.
Materials scientist named 2023 Moore Inventor Fellow
Ximin He’s research has the potential to enable breakthrough battery technology with increased energy density and ultra-long life.
Holli DeVon awarded $3 million to study acupuncture as therapy for stable angina pain
The award from the National Institute of Nursing Research will support a four-year study on the efficacy of this treatment option.
Adam Bradley co-curates Grammy exhibit celebrating 50 years of hip hop
The immersive exhibit, which opens Oct. 7 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, invites visitors to explore the past, present and future of hip-hop culture.
Researchers awarded $2.8 million to develop AI models
Team led by professor Kyung Sung hopes to improve identification of prostate cancer in Black men.
Tanya Stoyanova receives Department of Defense award to find new lung cancer treatments
The funds will advance the professor’s work in blood-based approaches to combating small cell lung cancer.
Dr. Paul Vespa elected president of Neurocritical Care Society
The professor and care specialist focuses on treating people with conditions or injuries affecting the central nervous system.