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UCLA researchers awarded grant to study how prostate cancer spreads to the liver
The team, led by Andrew Goldstein, was awarded $1 million to identify metabolic pathways that drive tumor growth in the liver and explore whether targeting these pathways could enhance patient survival.
May 22, 2025
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Common antidepressants could help the immune system fight cancer, UCLA study finds
Repurposing existing FDA-approved drugs like SSRIs could speed up the process of bringing new cancer treatments to patients.
May 21, 2025
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UCLA radiation oncologist named inaugural fellow of newly formed institute
Dr. Matthew Farrell, assistant professor of radiation oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been named the inaugural Hope Fellow of the newly established Institute for the Study of Hope, Dignity and Wellbeing.
May 20, 2025
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Shorter radiation therapy after prostate surgery safe, study finds
Researchers found that stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a form of high-dose radiation delivered in just five sessions, is as safe as conventional treatment, with similar side effects and a similar impact on quality of life.
May 15, 2025
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Researchers need public's help understanding long-term health impacts of LA wildfires
May 12, 2025
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Advanced imaging and targeted therapy help men with prostate cancer safely defer surgery and radiation therapy
UCLA investigators show that using advanced MRI imaging and targeted focal therapy can help many men with prostate cancer safely stay on active surveillance long-term, helping avoid follow-up biopsies and delay invasive treatments.
May 8, 2025
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Dr. Adrien Holzgreve named ‘One to Watch’ by leading nuclear medicine and molecular imaging organization
This national recognition places Holzgreve among a select group of emerging leaders in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging who are poised to shape the future of precision medicine.
May 6, 2025
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AI could help improve early detection of interval breast cancers
A UCLA study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could help detect interval breast cancers — those that develop between routine screenings — before they become more advanced and harder to treat.
May 5, 2025
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Oncology nurse Alicia Buffi is a calming presence for patients at the Bowyer Oncology Center
May 2, 2025
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Inside the latest research advancements to help combat brain cancer
From reprogramming cancer cells to uncovering hidden mechanisms of resistance, UCLA scientists are pursuing a wide range of approaches to attack glioblastoma and other deadly brain tumors.
May 1, 2025
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Meta-atlas reveals new clues about brain development and disease
A new UCLA study leverages computational methods and vast troves of existing data to bring us closer to answering one of the most profound questions in biology: How does the brain build itself?
April 29, 2025
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Topical treatment offers relief from painful skin rash caused by targeted cancer therapy
Researchers demonstrated that a novel topical BRAF inhibitor gel called LUT014 significantly reduces the severity of an acne-like rash, a common and painful side effect experienced by patients undergoing anti-EGFR therapies for colorectal cancer.
April 27, 2025
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University of California Lung Cancer Consortium and AstraZeneca expand Healthy Lungs California initiative
The University of California Lung Cancer Consortium and AstraZeneca announced a five-year partnership to expand the Healthy Lungs California initiative, which is aimed at increasing early lung cancer detection and reducing deaths from the disease.
April 24, 2025
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AACR: Advancements in combination therapies for liver and pancreatic cancers, organoid-based platform for personalized head and neck cancer treatment, liquid biopsies for cancer detection and more
The annual meeting, which showcases cutting-edge cancer science and medicine, will feature UCLA-led research in key areas of both translational and basic scientific research.
April 17, 2025
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Does cell nucleus size matter in gene activity? Researchers say yes
Researchers have discovered that the size of a cell, especially its nucleus that holds the DNA can determine which genes are turned on or off. This helps explain how cells develop and function, with potential implications for understanding diseases like cancer.
April 10, 2025
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Test predicts which patients with prostate cancer are most likely to develop long-term side effects from radiation therapy
The test, called PROSTOX, is the first of its kind to use microRNAs to predict toxicity from cancer therapy. It could help prevent the burden of long-term complications by identifying patients most at risk before treatment even begins.
April 7, 2025
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A decade of progress: Reflecting on the FDA approval of palbociclib to treat most common type of breast cancer
UCLA researchers Dr. Dennis Slamon and Dr. Richard Finn reflect on how it all started, the impact of their work, and what’s next in the fight against breast cancer.
April 4, 2025
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Firefighters have a higher risk of cancer – but why?
UCLA researchers are working with the Los Angeles County fire department to test firefighting gear as a possible source of risk.
April 2, 2025
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10 UCLA faculty named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
The UCLA faculty members are among 471 newly elected AAAS fellows recognized for their significant contributions to the advancement of science and its applications in service to society.
March 27, 2025
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