Physician Scientists How UCLA Health physician-scientists are making things better A guiding principle of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA approach to leadership is “making things better.” December 15, 2021 5 min read Mission: Get more physicians into research UCLA Health’s unique STAR Program combines clinical and research training. The program celebrated its 30th anniversary during its annual symposium in 2023. January 21, 2025 6 min read Residents & Fellows Research Opportunities with The ASCEND Program What is Advancing Scientific Careers and Excellence in Physician Development (ASCEND)? February 14, 2024 1 min read Research & Labs UCLA researcher receives NIH grant to develop a more affordable gene therapy for sickle cell disease The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $773,763 grant to UCLA physician-scientist Dr. Donald Kohn. December 16, 2020 3 min read