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August 9, 6:59 pm

‘An attack on knowledge’: UCLA researchers say lifesaving research is in jeopardy

Dr. Jerzy Kupiec-Weglinski has led organ transplant research at UCLA for nearly three decades. Kupiec-Weglinski, the vice chairman of basic science research in the David Geffen School of Medicine’s surgery department, said his research centers on improving organ transplant surgery outcomes amid the growing demand for transplants as the population ages. Read more...

Photo: Dr. William Zeiger’s lab website is pictured. UCLA researchers said the federal government’s suspension of about 800 research grants has caused uncertainty among students and faculty. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)

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August 1, 3:01 pm

Q&A: Dr. Arun Singh balances care for sarcoma patients, conducting clinical trials

Dr. Arun Singh, the director of the UCLA sarcoma medical oncology program, sat down with Daily Bruin contributor Donya Hassanshahi during Sarcoma Awareness Month to discuss his role in managing patient care for those with sarcomas and conducting clinical trials. Read more...

Photo: A UCLA Health clinic is pictured. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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July 27, 10:54 pm

Students impacted by Trump administration travel ban, fear loss of connection

This post was updated July 28 at 2:43 p.m. Sarira Namavar, a dual United States and Iranian citizen, said she suspected she would not be able to see her grandparents for at least four years after President Donald Trump began his second term. Read more...

Photo: Suitcases with luggage tags are pictured. UCLA students reacted with concern following President Donald Trump’s travel ban that restricted the entry of foreign nationals into the United States. (Andrew Diaz/Photo editor)

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July 21, 5:57 pm

UCLA Extension lays off employees, eliminates positions amid federal budget cuts

This post was updated July 27 at 8:11 p.m. UCLA Extension laid off 23 employees and eliminated their staff positions in June ahead of anticipated federal budget cuts. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center is pictured. UCLA Extension, a continuing education institution offering certificate and specialization programs, laid off 23 employees and eliminated staff positions in June. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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July 19, 10:41 pm

Forbes’ 30 Under 30 recognizes Andre Jones for diverse social media strategy work

Andre Jones said he did not see himself represented in mainstream media growing up. “When I was watching TV, I wasn’t watching The Brady Bunch,” said Jones, a UCLA alumnus. Read more...

Photo: Andre Jones, a UCLA alumnus, is pictured. Jones was selected for the 2025 Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for his work in growing social media partnerships for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ content creators. (Courtesy of Dylan Lujano)

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July 12, 8:11 pm

UCLA student researchers face uncertainty amid federal cuts, budget proposals

This post was updated July 13 at 8:32 p.m. Student researchers at UCLA are grappling with the next steps in their academic and professional journeys as the threat of research funding cuts looms over them. Read more...

Photo: A UCLA lab is pictured. Student researchers at UCLA are grappling with the next steps in their academic and professional journeys as the threat of research funding cuts looms over them. (Libby Li/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, Los Angeles, National, News, Science & Health

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July 7, 6:14 pm

UCLA staff react to RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisory committee dismissals, appointments

This post was July 13 at 8:43 p.m. UCLA clinicians and policy experts said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s overhaul of a vaccine advisory committee could create health care disparities and undermine public trust in vaccine recommendations. Read more...

Photo: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, is pictured. (Courtesy of the White House/Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License)


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