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We’re highlighting the impactful partnership between UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles VA. In this reflection, Dr. Zhaoping Li shares how the DoM is strengthening clinical care, research, and education for those who have served. Read more: uclahs.fyi/43jzgRF
November 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We’re highlighting the impactful partnership between UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles VA. In this reflection, Dr. Zhaoping Li shares how the DoM is strengthening clinical care, research, and education for those who have served. Read more: uclahs.fyi/43jzgRF
Peek into "A Day in the Life" of a UCLA clinician in our new series! First up is Dr. Evan Michael Shannon, a VA and Homeless Healthcare Collaborative physician. Learn more about his clinical work and research on the health of underserved communities: uclahs.fyi/486rlJ7
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Peek into "A Day in the Life" of a UCLA clinician in our new series! First up is Dr. Evan Michael Shannon, a VA and Homeless Healthcare Collaborative physician. Learn more about his clinical work and research on the health of underserved communities: uclahs.fyi/486rlJ7
Congratulations to Dr. Lucinda Leung on receiving major Department of Defense and VA grants to expand access to digital mental health care for Veterans nationwide! Learn more about this important work here: uclahs.fyi/3JskUb3
November 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Lucinda Leung on receiving major Department of Defense and VA grants to expand access to digital mental health care for Veterans nationwide! Learn more about this important work here: uclahs.fyi/3JskUb3
RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGH!
A phase 3 clinical trial led at UCLA by Dr. April Armstrong helped show that the once-daily oral medication icotrokinra is a safe, effective alternative to injectable therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis. Read the full story: uclahs.fyi/4hZPOEx
A phase 3 clinical trial led at UCLA by Dr. April Armstrong helped show that the once-daily oral medication icotrokinra is a safe, effective alternative to injectable therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis. Read the full story: uclahs.fyi/4hZPOEx
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGH!
A phase 3 clinical trial led at UCLA by Dr. April Armstrong helped show that the once-daily oral medication icotrokinra is a safe, effective alternative to injectable therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis. Read the full story: uclahs.fyi/4hZPOEx
A phase 3 clinical trial led at UCLA by Dr. April Armstrong helped show that the once-daily oral medication icotrokinra is a safe, effective alternative to injectable therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis. Read the full story: uclahs.fyi/4hZPOEx
Shining the spotlight on Dr. Ana Costa Monteiro! Her new study shows that elevated endothelial mRNA levels are associated with worse acute respiratory distress syndrome outcomes. These findings could define subtypes that may benefit from targeted treatment uclahs.fyi/3LGAFeR
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Shining the spotlight on Dr. Ana Costa Monteiro! Her new study shows that elevated endothelial mRNA levels are associated with worse acute respiratory distress syndrome outcomes. These findings could define subtypes that may benefit from targeted treatment uclahs.fyi/3LGAFeR
Huge congratulations to Dr. Jingran Ji for receiving his first NIH grant! He'll use the GEMSSTAR (R03) grant to examine how treatment for gastroesophageal cancer influences physical function and quality of life in older adults. Lean more: uclahs.fyi/3Ll2Hwz
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Huge congratulations to Dr. Jingran Ji for receiving his first NIH grant! He'll use the GEMSSTAR (R03) grant to examine how treatment for gastroesophageal cancer influences physical function and quality of life in older adults. Lean more: uclahs.fyi/3Ll2Hwz
From major national honors to work strengthening our safety net system, this week’s newsletter from Dr. Abel highlights the impact of our department across LA and beyond. Read it here: uclahs.fyi/49TrBNW
November 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
From major national honors to work strengthening our safety net system, this week’s newsletter from Dr. Abel highlights the impact of our department across LA and beyond. Read it here: uclahs.fyi/49TrBNW
We’re highlighting Dr. Estelle Everett, who has developed a natural language processing tool to identify insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor use in electronic health records. Read about the impact of this work in advancing research and patient care: uclahs.fyi/43bNofP
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We’re highlighting Dr. Estelle Everett, who has developed a natural language processing tool to identify insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor use in electronic health records. Read about the impact of this work in advancing research and patient care: uclahs.fyi/43bNofP
Community engagement in action! On October 18th, DoM volunteers helped sort and pack 52,000 pounds of produce at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank! Learn how the team came together to fight food insecurity and build community beyond the office: uclahs.fyi/47w8Q0k
November 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Community engagement in action! On October 18th, DoM volunteers helped sort and pack 52,000 pounds of produce at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank! Learn how the team came together to fight food insecurity and build community beyond the office: uclahs.fyi/47w8Q0k
Proud to announce that Dr. Ashley Stein-Merlob has received the 2025 Young Investigator Award at the Global Cardio-Oncology Summit! She's developed an advanced mathematical model to help us better understand and guide treatment for cardiac amyloidosis: uclahs.fyi/3WDMqFn
November 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Proud to announce that Dr. Ashley Stein-Merlob has received the 2025 Young Investigator Award at the Global Cardio-Oncology Summit! She's developed an advanced mathematical model to help us better understand and guide treatment for cardiac amyloidosis: uclahs.fyi/3WDMqFn
Congratulations to Drs. Russell Buhr, Jonathan Goldman, Otto Yang, and Thomas Vondriska! They've been elected to the 25-26 DGSOM Faculty Executive Committee in recognition of their leadership and commitment to our faculty, research and medical education: uclahs.fyi/47g2YrT
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Congratulations to Drs. Russell Buhr, Jonathan Goldman, Otto Yang, and Thomas Vondriska! They've been elected to the 25-26 DGSOM Faculty Executive Committee in recognition of their leadership and commitment to our faculty, research and medical education: uclahs.fyi/47g2YrT
Rooted in LA, Growing Together in Community.
The department of medicine and our community partners from across Los Angeles came together for the first-ever DoM LA Summit — a day to share stories, celebrate impact and spark new collaborations. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/47HGAsJ
The department of medicine and our community partners from across Los Angeles came together for the first-ever DoM LA Summit — a day to share stories, celebrate impact and spark new collaborations. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/47HGAsJ
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Rooted in LA, Growing Together in Community.
The department of medicine and our community partners from across Los Angeles came together for the first-ever DoM LA Summit — a day to share stories, celebrate impact and spark new collaborations. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/47HGAsJ
The department of medicine and our community partners from across Los Angeles came together for the first-ever DoM LA Summit — a day to share stories, celebrate impact and spark new collaborations. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/47HGAsJ
Hospital medicine is a fast-growing field in internal medicine and UCLA is paving the way in preparing its future LEADERS. Learn about our new Hospital Medicine Certificate Program and how it's equipping residents to launch high-impact hospitalist careers uclahs.fyi/4hgJjfQ
November 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Hospital medicine is a fast-growing field in internal medicine and UCLA is paving the way in preparing its future LEADERS. Learn about our new Hospital Medicine Certificate Program and how it's equipping residents to launch high-impact hospitalist careers uclahs.fyi/4hgJjfQ
In honor of Veterans Day, this week’s newsletter from Dr. Abel spotlights the UCLA Department of Medicine’s strong collaboration with the VA and shares new research milestones from across our community. Read it here: uclahs.fyi/4oElulk
November 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
In honor of Veterans Day, this week’s newsletter from Dr. Abel spotlights the UCLA Department of Medicine’s strong collaboration with the VA and shares new research milestones from across our community. Read it here: uclahs.fyi/4oElulk
On October 12th, the UCLA CARE Center joined AIDS Walk LA to honor decades of activism and raise awareness that the HIV epidemic isn’t over. Their mission: end stigma, expand care and stand with the community. Read the full story here: uclahs.fyi/47dvdbS
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On October 12th, the UCLA CARE Center joined AIDS Walk LA to honor decades of activism and raise awareness that the HIV epidemic isn’t over. Their mission: end stigma, expand care and stand with the community. Read the full story here: uclahs.fyi/47dvdbS
Last month, DoM volunteers joined Veterans at the VA Garden to help refresh a space that grows food, fosters healing and strengthens community. Learn more about how the Garden project is supporting wellness and connection of Veterans: uclahs.fyi/3Wq5sik
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Last month, DoM volunteers joined Veterans at the VA Garden to help refresh a space that grows food, fosters healing and strengthens community. Learn more about how the Garden project is supporting wellness and connection of Veterans: uclahs.fyi/3Wq5sik
At DoM Research Day, Dr. Kara Chew shared insights from her clinical trials on HIV therapeutic vaccines. This groundbreaking work aims to allow people living with HIV to safely stop taking daily medications.
Learn how she's rethinking vaccine design here: uclahs.fyi/3VZOOWG
Learn how she's rethinking vaccine design here: uclahs.fyi/3VZOOWG
November 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
At DoM Research Day, Dr. Kara Chew shared insights from her clinical trials on HIV therapeutic vaccines. This groundbreaking work aims to allow people living with HIV to safely stop taking daily medications.
Learn how she's rethinking vaccine design here: uclahs.fyi/3VZOOWG
Learn how she's rethinking vaccine design here: uclahs.fyi/3VZOOWG
At 2025 DoM Research Day, plenary speaker Dr. Hrishikesh Kulkarni shared his research on the complement system’s role in lung injury, revealing insights that could lead to better therapies, improved outcomes and more effective clinical trials. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/3KOivrl
November 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
At 2025 DoM Research Day, plenary speaker Dr. Hrishikesh Kulkarni shared his research on the complement system’s role in lung injury, revealing insights that could lead to better therapies, improved outcomes and more effective clinical trials. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/3KOivrl
Could a blood test catch breast cancer before it comes back? At DoM Research Day, Dr. Marla Lipsyc-Sharf shared her work investigating liquid biopsies that may be able to detect breast cancer recurrence early. Read more: uclahs.fyi/46PdQxR
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Could a blood test catch breast cancer before it comes back? At DoM Research Day, Dr. Marla Lipsyc-Sharf shared her work investigating liquid biopsies that may be able to detect breast cancer recurrence early. Read more: uclahs.fyi/46PdQxR
Reflection, reconnection and leadership in action. It's the UCLA IM Residency Fall Conference! This year's event brought together our residents and program LEADERS to share ideas, build skills and strengthen community. Watch the highlights here: uclahs.fyi/47xjDIB
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Reflection, reconnection and leadership in action. It's the UCLA IM Residency Fall Conference! This year's event brought together our residents and program LEADERS to share ideas, build skills and strengthen community. Watch the highlights here: uclahs.fyi/47xjDIB
How can we keep patients out of the hospital, free up beds, and save millions in costs? At DoM Research Day, Dr. Richard Leuchter's plenary talk highlighted the success of the UCLA Next Day Clinic. Learn about this "win-win-win" model here: uclahs.fyi/4nZFWfO
November 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
How can we keep patients out of the hospital, free up beds, and save millions in costs? At DoM Research Day, Dr. Richard Leuchter's plenary talk highlighted the success of the UCLA Next Day Clinic. Learn about this "win-win-win" model here: uclahs.fyi/4nZFWfO
Check out this special Science Monday edition of Dr. Abel's newsletter! This week, he celebrates groundbreaking research work from DoM faculty including spotlights on new grants, national honors, innovative clinical trials, AI-driven discovery and more: uclahs.fyi/4qGOXME
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Check out this special Science Monday edition of Dr. Abel's newsletter! This week, he celebrates groundbreaking research work from DoM faculty including spotlights on new grants, national honors, innovative clinical trials, AI-driven discovery and more: uclahs.fyi/4qGOXME
DoM Research Day 2025 reminded us why science and community go hand in hand. From bold ideas to breakthrough discoveries, our faculty are pushing the boundaries of medicine together.
Watch highlights from the day and check out some standout posters here: uclahs.fyi/3WFgfFi
Watch highlights from the day and check out some standout posters here: uclahs.fyi/3WFgfFi
November 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
DoM Research Day 2025 reminded us why science and community go hand in hand. From bold ideas to breakthrough discoveries, our faculty are pushing the boundaries of medicine together.
Watch highlights from the day and check out some standout posters here: uclahs.fyi/3WFgfFi
Watch highlights from the day and check out some standout posters here: uclahs.fyi/3WFgfFi
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on back-to-back World Series Championships! Check out highlights of Dodger spirit across the DoM 💙⚾️
November 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on back-to-back World Series Championships! Check out highlights of Dodger spirit across the DoM 💙⚾️
Results from this year’s DoM Faculty Wellness Survey show encouraging progress! Burnout rates are declining for the fourth year in a row, but there's still much work ahead. Learn what’s driving the improvement and what’s ahead for DoM physician wellness: uclahs.fyi/4qjvpOv
October 31, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Results from this year’s DoM Faculty Wellness Survey show encouraging progress! Burnout rates are declining for the fourth year in a row, but there's still much work ahead. Learn what’s driving the improvement and what’s ahead for DoM physician wellness: uclahs.fyi/4qjvpOv