UCLA’s Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Chapter to receive 2016 Chapter of the Year and Chapter Role Model Awards
The UCLA chapter of the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) has been selected to receive two awards from the national organization.
UC regents appoint Dr. Owen Witte University Professor
Dr. Owen Witte’s contributions to scientists’ understanding of chronic myeloid leukemia have saved thousands of lives. He’s also known for championing science education and creating strategic partnerships across disciplines.
UCLA Life Scientists partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to promote graduate studies
When Paul Barber completed his Ph.D. in 1998, his graduate school adviser at UC Berkeley praised his work, half-jokingly took some credit for his success and made a request.
UCLA scientists use ultrasound to jump-start a man’s brain after coma
New noninvasive technique may lead to low-cost therapy for patients with severe brain injury
2016 “Enhancing Student Success in Science” Workshop
In March, UCLA’s Divisions of Life and Physical Sciences sponsored a two-day workshop/retreat to familiarize key faculty leaders with the
UCLA professor Stephen Hubbell wins International Prize for Biology
Stephen Hubbell, a distinguished professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA, is the 2016 laureate of the International Prize for Biology for his outstanding contributions to biology research, Japan’s Society for the Promotion of Science announced Friday. The International Prize for Biology as one of the highest scientific honors bestowed by Japan.
Preventing mass extinctions of big mammals will require immediate action
UCLA professor, Blaire Van Valkenburgh, and her co-authors warn that steps must be taken now if gorillas, rhinos, lions and tigers are to be saved
Analysis of metastatic prostate cancers suggests treatment options
A collaborative study, between UC Santa Cruz and UCLA, maps out abnormal signaling pathways in prostate cancer cells and provides computational approaches to identify individualized targets for therapy
UCLA hosts summer program for future biosciences leaders
Twenty-eight outstanding undergraduates from across the country are spending eight weeks at UCLA this summer, conducting research and learning the latest data analysis techniques and skills that are transforming the biosciences.