Genetically engineered stem cells could be used to create a longer lasting and more efficient gene therapy to treat – and potentially cure – HIV infections, a UCLA study found. Read more...
Photo: A recent UCLA study found that genetically engineered stem cells could potentially lead to more effective gene therapy to treat and possibly cure HIV infections. (Daily Bruin file photo)
UCLA performed poorly in 2020 for the equitability of its biomedical research, a nationwide student-led organization found. The Universities Allied for Essential Medicines, an organization devoted to the accessibility of medication, gave UCLA a D- overall score. Read more...
Photo: According to the recent Universities Allied for Essential Medicines report card, UCLA performed poorly in 2020 for the equitability of their biomedical research (Courtesy of Giselle Melendez/UCLA UAEM).
One of James Heaps’ former patients, attorneys and advocates gathered outside of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on Tuesday to inform former patients of their options regarding UCLA’s $73 million class action settlement. Read more...
Photo: John Manly, an attorney representing more than 100 of James Heaps’ former patients, spoke in front of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, encouraging those who qualify for the class action lawsuit to consider all options before the opt-out deadline May 6. (Javier Jauregui/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 23 at 12:20 p.m. to reflect additional information about graduate student compensation. Graduate student researchers across the University of California system are looking to form a union to secure equitable working conditions, pay and protection from unfair firings. Read more...
Photo: University of California graduate student researchers are seeking to form a union to gain equitable working conditions and form protections against unfair firings (Ella Barnes/Daily Bruin)
Some UCLA faculty said that the closure of a Los Angeles County jail may be a step toward reducing mass incarceration practices. Men’s Central Jail in downtown LA, which has a population of about 4,500 inmates, is scheduled to close by March 2023 at the latest. Read more...
Photo: LA’s Men’s Central Jail is slated to close in the coming years, which some faculty say will begin to address mass incarceration practices in the county. (Yuanlu (Esther) Ma/Daily Bruin)
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti introduced the 2021-2022 budget proposal at the annual State of the City address Monday. The budget proposal includes $75 million directed toward mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and $1 billion focused on providing resources and programs to advance racial justice and economic progress. Read more...
Photo: LA Mayor Eric Garcetti delivered the annual State of the City address Monday. (Screen capture by Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff)
It wasn’t until her junior year of high school that Evelyn Hinojosa knew she wanted to go to college. Then, it wasn’t until her third year at UCLA that Hinojosa could picture herself walking across the graduation stage. Read more...
Photo: Evelyn Hinojosa hoped to honor her family’s sacrifices that helped her attend UCLA by having them attend her graduation. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)
