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Develop as a leader, build lifelong friendships
Students that are accepted to the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) and the PRIME-LA track will take classes at the DGSOM at UCLA and have all of the benefits of being on campus while receiving supplemental mission aligned programming. Look through the spotlights and current student projects to get a feel for the types of events you could put together and the different groups of people you would be interacting with.
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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.
Rare mutation in autism risk gene connects family with researcher
An email to renowned autism investigator Dr. Daniel Geschwind is leading to new understanding of a rare mutation in autism risk genes.
UCLA-developed biomaterials address challenges of lower urinary tract surgery
Biodegradable scaffolds and suture patches mimic LUT mechanics, promoting healing and reducing complications of lower urinary tract surgery.
Immunotherapy helps extend the lives of patients with rare form of skin cancer
Pembrolizumab shows promise for using immunotherapy for skin cancer. The drug can effectively shrink or eliminate tumors in patients with a rare form of skin ca
Rejuvenating our bodies through regenerative medicine
To fight aging, injury and disease, UCLA Health experts in regenerative medicine are imagining ways to restore function at the deepest cellular level.