Eliminating RNA-binding protein improves survival in aggressive leukemia
A team led by UCLA scientists found that removing IGF2BP3 selectively targets cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone.
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LA Art Show has a strong UCLA vibe
Alumnae Carmen Argote and Zeynep Abes are part of this year’s DIVERSEartLA program. Professor Chon Noriega helped curate the show.
Program co-produced by UCLA storytelling lab wins local Emmy
The episode, called “Coal Mining in South Africa,” explores issues related to environmental injustice, unemployment and poverty.
UCLA Health hospitals rank No. 1 in L.A. and state, No. 3 in nation
U.S. News & World Report named UCLA among the top 10 in 12 different medical specialties.
Research suggests ending eviction moratoriums led to spikes in COVID cases and deaths
A UCLA-led study found that coronavirus spread steadily after states’ eviction bans expired in mid-2020.
More than 1 in 5 Californians did not follow restrictions on group gatherings
A report by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research reveals how residents responded to COVID-19 guidelines.
Mental health needs might not be met among California’s Latino and Asian communities
A pair of UCLA studies reveal many don’t believe they need help, even if they report having psychological symptoms.
UCLA receives $1 million challenge grant to expand teaching in Israel studies
The grant is from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, which has generously supported the program for more than 15 years.
For a bellwether of progress in LGBTQ rights, look to UCLA’s Williams Institute
Scholars are working on new mythbusting research to counter attacks on issues like trans rights.
UCLA admits most accomplished class in its history
The campus saw robust growth in the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of its admitted freshman and transfer students.
RNA modification may protect against liver disease, explain liver fat differences between sexes
Research brief: Scientists have identified hundreds of chemical modifications that can alter RNA’s protein-making instructions without affecting the core DNA.
Climate change definitively linked to increases in extreme rain and snow, UCLA research finds
Scientists used machine learning to analyze decades’ worth of weather data from around the world.
High temperatures increase workers’ injury risk, whether they’re outdoors or inside
The trend reflects another consequence of climate change, according to a UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs study.
University of California to require all employees and students to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The policy contains limited exemptions for medical reasons and to accommodate disabilities or religious beliefs.
UCLA-led team awarded more than $5 million for HIV prevention projects
NIH-funded grants will aid interventions that improve antiretroviral medication usage.
Hammer Museum honors artists with awards for ‘Made in L.A. 2020: a version’
A new $5.15 million gift from Jarl and Pamela Mohn will endow future biennials and awards.
UCLA Labor Center building to be renamed for civil rights icon Rev. James Lawson Jr.
New California budget also sets aside $15 million for renovations.
UCLA’s ecosystem health report card gives L.A. County a C+
The report highlights the need for more biodiversity protections and equitable access to resources.
Through UCLA course, students deliver funding to L.A. nonprofits
Since 2012, when the class was first offered, students have distributed a total of $780,000 to 27 local organizations.
Tool helps predict who will respond best to targeted prostate cancer therapy
The ‘nomogram’ opens the door to improved personalized treatments, a UCLA-led study shows.
Scientists create genetic library for mega-ecosystem in Pacific Ocean
The new database will help researchers, conservationists and fisheries understand changes to marine species and ecosystems.
Thomas Rando named director of UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center
The renowned neurologist and stem cell biologist is currently a professor at Stanford University.
UCLA team awarded almost $3 million for safe K-12 return-to-school effort
The NIH-funded project aims to increase COVID-19 testing access and uptake for underserved and vulnerable populations.
UCLA Alumni Association board welcomes new members, selects president-elect
Ann Wang will be the first Asian American woman elected to lead the association.
Women who vape are more likely to have low-birthweight babies, study shows
Researchers stress that e-cigarettes are not a healthier alternative to smoking for expectant mothers.