2025 In The News
Dr. Canales discusses new study findings on postoperative outcomes of overweight patients
Listen to the latest episode of "Health Data Dialogues" with Samir Akre, PhD
Dr. Akre is a machine learning and AI scientist seeking to improve mental health outcomes using big data from smartphones and wearables.
UCLA DAPM Attends ASA ADVANCE 2025
DAPM members explored critical topics in healthcare economics, practice management, and advocacy.
Dr. Yan’s Visit to UCLA and China Rotation Q&A
The China Rotation, initiated by Dr. Yan and Past DAPM Chair Dr. Patricia Kapur, facilitates personal exchanges, lectures, and research collaborations.
Laleh Jalilian, MD, Appointed Artificial Intelligence Physician Informaticist (AI PI) for UCLA Health Information Technology
Dr. Jalilian's technical expertise in implementation science, predictive AI, and generative AI, combined with her clinical domain expertise, will help prioritize, develop, and oversee AI implementation at UCLA Health. Please join us in congratulating her on her new appointment!
DAPM at 38th Annual OAS Scientific Meeting
K. Elliott Higgins, III, MD has been awarded the 2025 SEAd Grant, a starter educational research grant sponsored by the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA)
UCLA Named Center of Excellence by the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia & Perinatology By Lisa Lewis, MS
Mingxia received her training with distinguished scientists in the fields of stem cell and vascular biology at Stanford. She joined the Center for Stem Cell & Organoid Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital as Assistant Professor in 2020.
Mingxia’s lab has published articles work has be in leading journals such as Science Translational Medicine, Cell Stem Cell, Circulation Research, and Nature Cardiovascular Research. Her research program is supported by multiple NIH grants and private foundations.
3rd Annual Office of Inclusive Excellence Committee Retreat
The department’s Office of Inclusive Excellence Committee held its 3rd Annual Retreat this month at the W Hotel in Westwood. The retreat began with a summary of milestones followed by a session with the Department Chair and engaging discussions that set the stage for a productive day. We concluded with a presentation on the Restorative Practices in Academic Medicine (RPAM) Initiative at the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), led by Olivia Diaz. We ended with a Community Building Circle to foster reflection and connection.
Ms. Olivia Diaz has been re-elected as La Comunidad Co-Chair for the 2025 year. Congratulations, Olivia!