Lauren Pinter-Brown, a former UCLA hematologic oncologist, saw her credibility crumble as soon as she filed a complaint for gender discrimination. “I went to my department (with my complaints), and they referred me to (someone) who made several explicit, gender-biased statements and dropped the five-page statement I had written in a drawer and said, ‘Nobody needs to see this,’” Pinter-Brown said. Read more...

Photo: A former UCLA hematologic oncologist, Pinter-Brown filed a lawsuit in June 2016 claiming she was discriminated against based on her gender during her time at UCLA. The court awarded her $13 million in reparations in February. (Daily Bruin file photo)

A patient Nina Cherian works with did not lose his love for golf even after his stroke two years ago. “He really likes to play golf, and he says that when he plays golf, he feels like the way he was before he had the stroke,” said Cherian, a third-year neuroscience student. Read more...

Photo: Synapse, a social support group for victims who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, illnesses or stroke after birth, offers a buddy system that connects student members with victims. (Photo courtesy of Pranathi Rao)

UCLA Health is building a new facility to provide computer simulation and virtual reality training for medical students following a $20 million gift. The Eugene and Maxine Rosenfeld Hall will house the Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology, according to a university press release Wednesday. Read more...

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