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 15, 6:37 pm
UC to invest $250M in companies that commercialize University research
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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)
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August 18, 2:11 am
Forecast From Space: Satellite built by student team may help predict magnetic storms
Ten subsystems, hundreds of design intricacies and thousands of hours of work by UCLA students will culminate in a satellite the size of a loaf of bread, which will be launched by NASA in 2016-2017. Read more...
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July 21, 12:09 am
TimeOut program connects students with seniors who have Alzheimer’s
Benjamin Nguyen greeted Irwin Rosentein with a smile and a pat on the back. Like old friends, they sat down at a table and started talking about their day. Read more...
Photo: Second-year psychology student Alejandro Vicente Chavez Suchilt and Rudy Sauser play a game of chess as part of the TimeOut @ UCLA program. (Courtesy of Benjamin Nguyen)
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July 17, 4:01 pm
UCLA Health System maintains high spots in best hospital rankings
The UCLA Health System was again ranked fifth in the country and first in California by U.S. News and World Report in its annual Best Hospitals 2014-2015 Honor Roll released this week. Read more...