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November 04, 2009

Statement by Gerald Levey

Statement from Gerald S. Levey, vice chancellor of medical sciences and dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, on the naming of his successor:   I believe the selection of A. Eugene Washington to serve as the next dean of the David...
November 04, 2009

A. Eugene Washington appointed as dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences at UCLA

Message to UCLA administrative officers, deans, department chairs, directors, vice chancellors and faculty of the medical echool and medical sciences from Scott Waugh, executive vice chancellor and provost:   Dear Colleagues:   I...
November 04, 2009

A. Eugene Washington appointed dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences

Washington was proposed to the Board of Regents as dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine and vice chancellor of health sciences at UCLA, effective February 1, 2010.
November 04, 2009

Astellas, Medivation to develop, commercialize MDV3100 for treatment of prostate cancer

Michael Jung, UCLA professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and his research group designed and synthesized the molecule that has become Medivation's investigational prostate-cancer drug.
November 02, 2009

Statement on UCLA's organ transplantation program

Statement responding to Nov. 1, 2009, news broadcast on liver transplants at UCLA.
October 29, 2009

Kaiser Permanente gives $5.2 million to endow Center for Health Equity at UCLA

The UCLA School of Public Health has received a $5.2 million gift from Kaiser Permanente to endow the UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity. The center, formerly known as the Center to Eliminate Health Disparities, is dedicated...
October 27, 2009

Pediatric patients experience Halloween fun at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA

Despite being in the hospital, pediatric patients will get to celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costumes, face-painting and watching a magic show.
October 21, 2009

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center receives award for excellence in heart care

The hospital has been honored by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for its success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients.

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