UCLA researchers have developed a wearable patch that could continuously measure drug concentrations in the bloodstream, helping doctors quickly deliver precise doses of drugs. The study, published Sept. Read more...
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October 13, 11:46 pm
School of Medicine appoints director of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
This post was updated Oct. 14 at 12:17 a.m. The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA appointed Julian McNeil as the inaugural director of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in August. Read more...
Photo: The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA appointed Julian McNeil (pictured) as the director of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. (Jenny Xu/Daily Bruin)
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October 9, 10:57 pm
UCLA researchers develop non-invasive lithium concentration sensor
UCLA researchers have developed a sensor to attach to a finger that optimizes treatment for patients with bipolar disorder by helping them track their medication levels. Read more...
Photo: A sensor created by UCLA researchers to detect lithium is pictured. The sensor is attached to a finger and gives a reading in less than a minute. (Courtesy of Jialun Zhu & Shuyu Lin/I²BL)
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October 4, 10:31 pm
UCLA engineering launches new data science engineering minor open to all students
The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science has introduced a data science engineering minor intended for students of all disciplines. The pathway includes two lower-division courses, three required upper-division courses and eight additional units from an assorted list of computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering and statistics electives. Read more...
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October 2, 10:13 pm
UC researchers win grant to develop pandemic prediction technology
A team of researchers from UCLA and UC Irvine won a grant in September to design a system to detect signs of future pandemics using artificial intelligence. Read more...
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September 29, 10:43 pm
UCLA Visual Machines Group develops biosensor that could eliminate racial bias
Researchers from the UCLA Visual Machines Group created a new contactless biosensor technology that eliminates the racial bias found in some current sensors. Biosensors are devices that measure chemical and biological reactions, such as vital signs. Read more...
Photo: Researchers from the UCLA Visual Machines Group stand with their contactless heart rate sensor. The researchers created this sensor to eliminate racial bias in certain camera-based sensors. (Courtesy of Achuta Kadambi)
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September 27, 10:45 pm
UCLA announces establishment of Infectious Diseases Management Team
This post was updated Oct. 6 at 3:02 p.m. UCLA announced the establishment of the Infectious Diseases Management Team to monitor the public health situation and develop long-term public health strategies in a campuswide email Monday. Read more...
Photo: Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center is pictured. UCLA announced the creation of the Infectious Diseases Management Team to replace the UCLA COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force and Case Management Team. (Daily Bruin file photo)