May Lab
Focusing on improving outcomes for patients with digestive diseases
Dr. May joined other national health experts at White House Cancer Moonshot Colorectal Cancer Forum
She was an invited member for a panel at this event to discuss equitable access to high-quality cancer care and the need to invest in research to enable us to determine how to deliver the best care and perform effective outreach to underserved communities.
$3M NIH grant awarded
Drs. Fola May and Beth Glenn were awarded a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to improve follow-up care for colorectal cancer screening in underserved populations.
The May Lab strongly represented at DDW 2025
Digestive Disease Week (DDW) will be held May 3-6 in San Diego, CA.
Latest news
Blood tests show potential for colorectal cancer detection, but follow-up still falls short
A study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center revealed that although blood-based tests provide a more convenient option for colorectal cancer screening, only 49% of patients completed the crucial follow-up colonoscopy within six months.
Dr. Fola May honored by the American Society for Clinical Investigation
Folasade P. May, MD, PhD, MPhil, was elected to the American Society of Clinical Investigation (ASCI). The ASCI is one of the oldest and most recognized medical honors societies and among the few focused on honoring the accomplishments of physician-scientists in making widely recognized research contributions that impact all aspects of medicine.
Improving colorectal cancer prevention and treatment for Black Americans
Despite being one of the most preventable and treatable cancers, colorectal cancer continues to claim more lives in Black communities than in any other racial group in the United States. Incidence and mortality rates remain about 20% and 30% higher for Black individuals compared with White individuals, making it a leading driver of racial health disparities. Researchers outline how screening, equity and policy can save more lives from colorectal cancer.
“Meet the Researcher” – Folasade P. May, MD, PhD, MPhil
The UCLA Department of Medicine highlights the work of its researchers. Dr. May is featured in a segment in which she describes her research in colorectal cancer, which is now being diagnosed in patients at younger ages than had been typical in the past. She discusses the importance of connecting with patients and explains why UCLA is uniquely positioned to enable her to research ways to ensure that all people have access to the care they need for colorectal disease.