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Drs. Lili Yang and Sanaz Memarzadeh smile beside one another in a UCLA lab.
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UCLA researchers unite to develop immunotherapy they hope will transform ovarian cancer treatment

An interdisciplinary team of UCLA scientists is working to create a therapy designed to both eliminate cancer cells and dismantle the tumor’s protective defenses, reducing the likelihood of recurrence.
March 5, 2025   |  
7 min read
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Study uncovers genetic drivers of aggressive prostate cancer

Scientists from UCLA, the University of Toronto and the University of Melbourne have uncovered new genetic clues that explain why some prostate cancers remain slow-growing while others become life-threatening.
March 4, 2025   |  
4 min read
Image shows three physician-scientists in a UCLA lab. From left: Brigitte Gomperts, Donald Kohn and Steven Jonas.
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Breathing new life: Inhalable gene therapy for cystic fibrosis

UCLA researchers are developing an innovative gene-editing platform that aims to correct the root cause of cystic fibrosis through an inhalable mist, offering hope for patients who don’t benefit from existing drugs.
March 3, 2025   |  
5 min read
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New federal mandate on breast density: Experts provide essential guidance for clinicians and patients

To help guide informed discussions between physicians and patients, Dr. Joann Elmore from UCLA and Dr. Christoph Lee from the University of Washington School of Medicine outlined six key questions published in JAMA.
March 3, 2025   |  
4 min read
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Treatment strategy reprograms brain cancer cells, halting tumor growth

UCLA scientists have identified a potential new strategy for treating glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, by reprogramming aggressive cancer cells into harmless ones.
February 26, 2025   |  
4 min read
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Dr. Jay Acharya works on a patient
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Dr. Folasade May
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What to know about colorectal cancer

February 18, 2025   |  
8 min read
Bonnie Wham-Prutow and her family.
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Against the odds: Patient continues to thrive despite terminal cancer diagnosis

After being told she only had weeks to live, Bonnie Wham-Prutow sought treatment at UCLA Health. Three years later, she’s not just surviving, she’s living life to the fullest.
February 17, 2025   |  
5 min read
Surgeons in operating room
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The latest developments on cancer research and liver transplantation outcomes are among the topics to be highlighted at the annual Academic Surgical Congress

The latest developments in breast lesion detection, robotic cancer resection, liver transplantation, and pancreatic cancer tumor detection are some of the topics to be covered by UCLA doctors and scientists at the 20th annual Academic Surgical Congress (ASC).
February 10, 2025   |  
3 min read
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Pediatrician scanning neck.
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Case report highlights promising approach for treating pediatric thyroid cancer

The study highlights the use of selpercatinib, a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor, prior to radioactive iodine therapy, the cornerstone treatment for thyroid cancer.
February 7, 2025   |  
4 min read
Michael Jung, PhD
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Michael Jung honored by National Academy of Sciences for contributions to chemistry

Michael Jung, distinguished professor of chemistry, will receive the 2025 National Academy of Sciences Award for Chemistry in Service to Society. Awarded biennially to chemists making contributions to chemistry that satisfy a societal need, the award is among the most prestigious in its field.
February 5, 2025   |  
1 min read
Rob Prins and Ben Ellingson
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UCLA awarded NIH grant to train the next generation of brain cancer scientists

The five-year grant will help fund predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees, as well as clinical fellows, committed to advancing brain tumor research and treatment.
February 4, 2025   |  
2 min read
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UCLA-led study establishes link between early side effects from prostate cancer radiation and long-term side effects

Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience side effects early in treatment may face a higher risk of developing more serious long-term urinary and bowel health issues, according to a UCLA study.
February 3, 2025   |  
4 min read
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Dr. Dennis Slamon
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Dr. Antoni Ribas
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Anthony Covarrubias, PhD
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Dr. Anthony Covarrubias receives $2 million grant from NIH

The grant supports the team's research into the mechanisms of cellular senescence in macrophages, aiming to better understand how this process influences aging and contributes to conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic inflammation.
January 16, 2025   |  
2 min read