UCLA researchers will receive a $3 million grant to counteract the effects of secondhand smoke among low-income black and Latino families in Los Angeles, officials announced last week. Read more...
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October 6, 1:40 pm
UCLA receives $3M grant to help lessen effects of secondhand smoke
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September 28, 12:00 am
UCLA to launch Healthy Aging Initiative
UCLA, USC and Los Angeles County officials are collaborating to launch several pilot projects this fall with the goal of improving health resources for the aging community. Read more...
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September 28, 12:00 am
Q&A: Test prep expert explains new MCAT
Starting in April 2015, the Association of American Medical Colleges will administer a new Medical College Admission Test with changes that have stirred up questions and concerns among premedical students. Read more...
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September 15, 6:37 pm
UC to invest $250M in companies that commercialize University research
The University of California is planning to invest up to $250 million into an independent fund for startups that commercialize University research projects, the University announced Monday. Read more...
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September 2, 12:00 am
UCLA, USC, Caltech receive joint grant to foster tech entrepreneurs
UCLA, USC and Caltech will receive a three-year, $3.5 million joint grant from the National Science Foundation in the coming months to run programs for entrepreneurial education, the foundation announced last week. Read more...
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August 25, 2:09 am
Newly developed biosensor can monitor post-surgery disorders
Just as a stomach grumble can indicate hunger, some vibrations of the intestine – many undetectable to the human ear – can indicate whether a person is ready to be fed. Read more...
Photo: William Kaiser (left) and Brennan Spiegel (right) developed a biosensor that monitors stomach noises and can be used to monitor the stomach after surgery. (Courtesy of William Kaiser)
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August 25, 1:31 am
Bruin heads fundraising event for cancer research
MacGuinness Huntley smiled as locks of his hair fell to the ground around him in front of UCLA Medical Plaza Friday afternoon. The second-year economics student at Pasadena City College wanted to participate in Mattel Children’s Hospital‘s head-shaving event to make a donation to cancer research. Read more...
Photo: Brad Miller and Katherine Storen shaved each other’s heads Friday at the St. Baldrick’s event at UCLA. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)