Chronic wounds are a problem in the United States, said Philip Scumpia, an assistant professor of dermatology at UCLA. Millions of chronic wounds do not heal properly each year, costing the health care system billions of dollars annually, he said. Read more...
Photo: Researchers are looking at using modified hydrogel to provide a scaffolding for better recovery response, meaning wounds could result in less scarring. (Illustration by Maddie Rausa/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Nov. 29 at 6:20 p.m. UCLA’s new tuition accommodation for nonresident doctoral students will address international students’ financial concerns, some graduate students said. Read more...
Photo: International graduate students said the new accommodation for nonresident tuition will address financial concerns. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
The University of California Board of Regents, the governing body of the UC, met for its bimonthly meeting Wednesday and Thursday via teleconference. The board discussed transfer students, students with disabilities and basic needs. Read more...
Photo: The UC Board of Regents met for its bimonthly meeting from Wednesday to Thursday. It discussed transfer students, basic needs and students with disabilities. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
Dozens of UCLA Health nurses gathered outside a UCLA hospital Monday evening at a vigil to protest their working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The nurses held signs and candles outside the main entrance of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Read more...
Photo: Dozens of nurses gathered outside a UCLA hospital to protest their working conditions and urge the public to be safe over the Thanksgiving holiday. (Finn LeeAnne Chitwood/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Nov. 29 at 6:16 p.m. Travelers arriving at LAX will have to fill out a virtual form to certify they understand the state recommends they quarantine after arriving in Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced in a press release Monday. Read more...
Photo: People arriving at LAX and two other locations in Los Angeles will have to fill out a virtual form to show they understand the state’s travel advisory to quarantine for 14 days after arrival, starting Wednesday. (Amy Zhang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Graduate Student Association is the voice of graduate students on campus. The association meets every three weeks and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students. Read more...
This post was last updated Nov. 24 at 7:11 p.m. Jared McBride and Aliza Luft saw their 1-year-old son’s first steps and heard his first words during the COVID-19 pandemic – two firsts they thought they would never witness. Read more...
Photo: Aliza Luft (pictured left) and Jared McBride (pictured right) have have worked from home since UCLA started remote learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Luft, an assistant sociology professor, and Mcbride, a history lecturer, have enjoyed their extra time at home to bond with each other and their family. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)
