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UCLA Health builds on development of breakthrough targeted therapies to treat breast cancer
January 16, 2025
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The new immunotherapies changing the war on malignant melanoma
January 16, 2025
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Dr. Anthony Covarrubias receives $2 million grant from NIH
The grant supports the team's research into the mechanisms of cellular senescence in macrophages, aiming to better understand how this process influences aging and contributes to conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic inflammation.
January 16, 2025
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2 min read
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Dr. Shiqin Liu awarded grant from Department of Defense to develop immunotherapy for small-cell lung cancer
Dr. Shiqin Liu was awarded the Lung Cancer Concept Award from the Department of Defense to create new immune-based treatments for small-cell lung cancer, a highly aggressive form of lung cancer with limited treatment options.
January 9, 2025
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Virtual genetic counseling helped this woman customize her cancer treatment
January 8, 2025
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Tumor-secreted protein may hold the key to better treatments for deadly brain tumor, study finds
A study co-led by UCLA scientists has found targeting a protein called endocan and its related signaling pathway could be a promising new approach for treating glioblastoma, an aggressive and lethal type of brain cancer.
January 8, 2025
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4 min read
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Advanced imaging uncovers hidden metastases in high-risk prostate cancer cases
A new study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that many cases of high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought.
January 3, 2025
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3 min read
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While mourning death of Jimmy Carter, a look back at the breakthrough treatment that extended the former president’s life
December 30, 2024
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3 min read
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Dr. Tiki Hayes recognized for advancing EGFR-mutant lung cancer research
Dr. Tiki Hayes has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Lung Cancer Research Foundation Minority Career Development Award in Lung Cancer and the Cynthia M. Page Merit Award for Innovation in Lung Cancer Research.
December 23, 2024
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2 min read
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Dr. Amy Cummings receives award to advance lung cancer research
The two-year, $500,000 grant supports Cummings’ efforts to advance clinical research and improve outcomes for individuals diagnosed with RET-positive lung cancer.
December 18, 2024
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2 min read
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A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth, UCLA study finds
A new UCLA study found that a diet low in omega-6 and high in omega-3 fatty acids, combined with fish oil supplements, significantly reduced the growth rate of prostate cancer cells in men with early-stage disease.
December 13, 2024
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4 min read
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UCLA physician-scientist Dr. Mina Sedrak honored with Susan G. Komen Rising Star Researcher Award
This honor recognizes Dr. Sedrak’s innovative research at the intersection of cancer and aging, as well as his leadership in advancing breast cancer treatment and survivorship.
December 11, 2024
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3 min read
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UCLA physician-scientist named Editor-in-Chief of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment
December 9, 2024
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2 min read
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Physician-scientist receives NCI grant to advance cell-based cancer treatments
Dr. Christopher Seet, an assistant professor of hematology-oncology, has received a $2.9 million R37 MERIT Award from the National Cancer Institute to advance the development of innovative T cell therapies for cancer.
December 6, 2024
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2 min read
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SABCS: Improved survival for advanced breast cancer, using genomics to identify patients with high risk of recurrence, how race/ethnicity influence the risk of heart failure in early-stage breast cancer and more
The premier breast cancer meeting will feature UCLA-led studies in key areas of clinical and translational research, including experimental biology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
December 5, 2024
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6 min read
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ASH: Gene therapy for rare genetic disorder, molecular insights into leukemia growth and more
The annual ASH meeting will feature the latest research and clinical trial results from researchers at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA.
December 2, 2024
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2 min read
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22 David Geffen School of Medicine researchers named to list of the world’s most influential scientists
Twenty-two researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA are among 38 UCLA faculty members and researchers named to a list of the world’s most influential scholars in the sciences and social sciences.
November 25, 2024
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Researchers Develop Antigen-Mimicking Synthetic Cells to Improve T-Cell Activation
UCLA researchers have created a synthetic, cell-like material with viscous and elastic properties that better mimics immune system’s natural mechanism for activating T-cells.
November 25, 2024
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3 min read
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Izak Ben-Meir has benefited from groundbreaking treatments and heartfelt haikus during 13-year cancer journey
November 25, 2024
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6 min read
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UCLA’s multidisciplinary program transforms the outlook for people with von Hippel-Lindau disease
The program brings together experts across various areas, from retinal disease to neurosurgery, who are dedicated to tackling the complex challenges patients face.
November 25, 2024
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6 min read