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UCLA Metabolism Research Theme

Exploring new pathways for reseting metabolic processes

The UCLA Mitochondrial and Metabolism Core

Research

Metabolism Research at UCLA

A cross campus initiative

UCLA Metabolism Theme investigators and physicians have ideas and evidence about how metabolic processes can be reset in some disorders, potentially creating pathways for improved treatments and possible cures.

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Learn & Discover

Why don't we have a cure for diabetes?

Orian Shirihai, MD, PhD describes how teamwork is the foundation of progress in the field of metabolism at UCLA. Learn more about the research efforts in this area for the UCLA Metabolism Research Theme.

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Training

Metabolism Education at UCLA

A unique environment

To best fuel ideas and support new approaches to metabolic parameters, we partner with internal and external entities to bring in talent, provide educational seminar series and facilitate workshops.

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Mitochondria and A Complex Dance

Every biological process requires energy. Mitochondria, the parts of a cell that break down energy, have a breathtaking vitality. These dynamic bodies – up to 1,000 in each cell – zoom around, continuously changing shape, dividing into segments and then bonding back together. Trillions of mitochondria perform their dances, nonstop, during a person’s lifetime. The need to understand this dance, and the other intricacies of human metabolism, is critical to better medical treatment.


Event Spotlight

Metabolism Research at UCLA

3rd Annual UCLA Mitochondria Symposium

When: Friday, November 8, 2019 begins at 8:00 am
Where: Geffen Hall at UCLA
Who: Over 200 students, post-doc, faculty and industry leaders

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Support

We seek your partnership in the effort to help the millions of individuals struggling with diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders. Join the cause.

Support Metabolism

UCLA’s Metabolism Research Theme aims to translate basic science discoveries to patient care in several areas, including the control of body weight, the link between metabolism and cancer, and gender differences in the susceptibility to metabolic diseases. To catalyze these efforts, we are establishing the UCLA Institute for Molecular Metabolism, to be housed in the newly renovated UCLA Center for Health Sciences.

Metabolism News

Metabolism Research News at UCLA

Illustration: Scott Wilde

  • Metabolism-focused startup aims to shorten time between scientific insight and therapies
  • Stem cells offer hope for hair growth
  • First description of mEAK-7 gene could suggest path toward therapies for cancer, other diseases
  • Scientists identify 2 hormones that burn fat faster, prevent and reverse diabetes in mice
  • Inhibiting metabolism found to be effective in treating aggressive form of lung cancer

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