Clinical Research
Clinical research plays a crucial role in advancing life-saving treatments
Clinical research in a medical school environment
In a medical school setting like UCLA, clinical research plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and training future healthcare professionals. Medical schools often have dedicated research departments, clinical research centers, or affiliated research institutions where such studies are conducted.
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What is Clinical Research?
In a medical school setting like UCLA, clinical research plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and training.
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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.
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‘Competitive greatness’ drives 5 years of Parkinson’s research breakthroughs at UCLA
Competitive greatness’ drives 5 years of Parkinson’s research breakthroughs in mitochondrial studies
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