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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.
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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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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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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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Researchers map epigenomic landscapes of fat tissue cells, revealing how they shape obesity risk
Obesity-linked genetic variants give researchers clues about how body fat is regulated and how it might be better controlled.
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