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UCLA researchers engineer resistance-proof CAR T cells
In a Phase 1 clinical trial, the 'bispecific' therapy showed safe, long-lasting results.

‘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.

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.

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.

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