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Illustration of a double helix similar to the structure of DNA
Research & Labs

Rejuvenating our bodies through regenerative medicine

To fight aging, injury and disease, UCLA Health experts in regenerative medicine are imagining ways to restore function at the deepest cellular level.

7 min read
A representation of microbubble technology, which could advance cancer therapy
Research & Labs

Drs. Chiang and Hui receive NIH Trailblazer Award to advance targeted cancer therapy using microbubbles

UCLA's Dr. Jason Chiang and Dr. James Hui have received a $630,000 Trailblazer Award to advance targeted cancer therapy using microbubbles.

1 min read
Cancer vaccines help train T cells (blue) to attack tumor cells.
Research & Labs

Off-the-shelf cancer vaccine elicits strong immune response in patients with pancreatic and colorectal cancer

A new novel cancer vaccine can trigger powerful and lasting immune responses and may help prevent or delay cancer recurrence in high-risk patients.

3 min read
A graphical representation of coronaviruses
Research & Labs

What exactly is Long COVID? New UCLA research shows the answer depends on whom you ask

UCLA research explains why it is so hard to answer the question: What is Long COVID?

3 min read
Microscopy image showing allogeneic stem cell-derived CAR-NKT cells (blue) attacking a human ovarian cancer cell (magenta).
Research & Labs

UCLA scientists develop off-the-shelf immunotherapy for ovarian cancer

UCLA researchers have developed a novel off-the-shelf immunotherapy for ovarian cancer that has been shown to be more effective at f

5 min read
physician in suit
Faculty, Leadership

Newly Appointed Interim Chair of Head & Neck Surgery

Dinesh Chhetri, MD, Interim Chair, Department of Head & Neck Surgery, appointed September 1, 2025

3 min read
The inspiring story of Army Major Melvin Mann (pictured here in front of a lake) demonstrates the power of federally funded science to save lives.
Research & Labs

‘Miracle’ medicine, based in federally funded science, arrived just in time to save his life

Federally funded science is critical to discovering new treatments for disease.

6 min read
Dr. Steven J. Jonas and cancer survivor Sina Sinbari celebrate the $400,000 Hyundai Scholar Hope grant for pediatric cancer research.
Research & Labs

Pediatric cancer researcher receives $400,000 grant for nanotech-based liquid biopsy technologies

A UCLA physician-scientist has been awarded a $400,000 Hyundai Scholar Hope grant to support his outstanding pediatric cancer research.

4 min read
A man wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset.
Research & Labs

Virtual reality shows promise in easing stress for cardiac patients, UCLA Health study finds

New research from UCLA Health illuminates novel possibilities for leveraging virtual reality (VR) to support heart health and ease psychological stress.

1 min read
Microscopic image of colon cancer cells
Research & Labs

Mailing at-home test kits most effective in getting people ages 45 to 49 to screen for colorectal cancer, UCLA study finds

New research shows automatically sending at-home colorectal cancer screening tests may be the key to encouraging timely screening

4 min read