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Dr. Tiki Hayes
Research & Labs

Dr. Tiki Hayes awarded grant to help unlock treatments for EGFR-mutant lung cancer

Dr. Tiki Hayes has been awarded a V Scholar Program grant from the V Foundation for Cancer Research to find ways to target rare EGFR mutations in lung cancer.

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Kathrin Plath, PhD and Hanna Mikkola, MD, PhD
Research & Labs

UCLA scientists receive $4.7 million in CIRM grants to advance novel stem cell-based treatments for female-specific diseases and leukemia in Down syndrome

UCLA scientists have received $4.7 million in grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to advance stem cell treatments.

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Dr. Amar Kishan
Research & Labs

Dr. Amar Kishan honored with Steven A. Leibel Memorial Award

Dr. Amar Kishan has been named the recipient of the 2025 Steven A. Leibel Memorial Award, one of the most distinguished honors in radiation oncology.

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A patient undergoing a radiology scan
Research & Labs

ASTRO: Targeted radioactive therapy for recurrent prostate cancer and more

Physicians and scientists from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center are working on a Targeted radioactive therapy for recurrent prostate cancer.

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DGSOM medical student Jose Segura-Bermudez posing with friends and family
Students

The Aspiring Surgeon Taking a Stand for Latino Communities

UCLA medical student Jose Segura-Bermudez is becoming a doctor who provides compassionate, culturally competent care to Latino patients.

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Individuals on mats completing yoga poses
Research & Labs

How physical activity may fight Parkinson’s disease symptoms

A UCLA study finds that physical activity may fight Parkinson’s disease symptoms

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Magnified view of a kidney cancer metastasis nodule (green) within mouse lung tissue (light purple).
Research & Labs

UCLA scientists develop off-the-shelf immunotherapy for metastatic kidney cancer

An off-the-shelf immunotherapy for metastatic kidney cancer uses specially engineered immune cells to attack cancer tumors.

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A physician communicating advanced care options with a patient
Research & Labs

Many patients with advanced cancer feel their treatment is not aligned with their personal care goals

A new UCLA study suggests communication could be essential to optimize quality of life in advanced cancer care.

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A microscopy still of human stem cell-derived mini heart organoids
Research & Labs

UCLA scientists use mini-organ models to uncover hantavirus secrets, point to treatments

A UCLA-built organoid model paves the way for uncovering treatments for hantaviruses, deadly rodent-borne viruses with no current treatments.

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Physicians in scrubs performing a surgical procedure
Research & Labs

Overweight older adults face lower risk of death after major surgery, new research finds

A new UCLA study points to surprising outcomes in elective surgery on older adults who are overweight.

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