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January 30, 2025
UCLA faculty honored with Presidential Early Career Awards – Dr. Justine Lee, Bernard G. Sarnat Professor of Craniofacial Biology and associate chief of plastic surgery at UCLA Health, received the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor for early-career researchers. The award recognizes innovation and leadership in science and technology. Learn more at UCLA Newsroom.

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January 24, 2025
Study reveals disparities in heart transplant outcomes among Medicaid patients – Dr. Peyman Benharash, cardiothoracic surgeon at UCLA Health, co-authored a UCLA-led study revealing that Medicaid-insured heart transplant patients face a higher risk of developing cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV), a condition that affects long-term survival. Published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the study highlights how treatment at high-volume transplant centers can mitigate these risks, offering patients more consistent follow-up care and access to essential medications. Learn more at UCLA Health Newsroom. 
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January 17, 2025
Cardiac surgery consortium improves outcomes and reduces costs – Dr. Richard J. Shemin, chief of cardiac surgery at UCLA Health, founded the University of California Cardiac Surgery Consortium (UCCSC) to enhance patient care across UC’s five health centers. By sharing data and best practices, the consortium has saved 132 bed days and improved financial margins by $15 million. Learn more at UCLA Health Newsroom. 

January 16, 2025
Multidisciplinary approach enhances PAD treatment – Dr. Vincent Rowe, chief of vascular and endovascular surgery at UCLA Health, leads a comprehensive team of specialists to treat complex peripheral artery disease (PAD) cases and prevent amputations. By integrating vascular and plastic surgery, wound care, podiatry, and hyperbaric medicine, UCLA Health has successfully preserved limbs and improved patient outcomes. Discover more at UCLA Health Newsroom.