UCLA Health

Upon birth, Kane was diagnosed with both a cleft lip and a cleft palate on the left side. During surgeries with our pediatric #craniofacial team, Kane's doctors brought his lip together and closed the gap in the roof of his mouth. Read more: ucla.in/4lLMePp

Dr. Shemin is being honored for his exceptional dedication to the doctor-patient relationship and to the science of medicine. @UCLAHealth @dgsomucla newsroom.ucla.edu/dept/faculty/r…

When a child shows signs of puberty before age 8 (girls) or 9 (boys), it is called early or precocious puberty. It’s often harmless, but can sometimes signal underlying health issues. Learn about the signs and how families respond with confidence: ucla.in/4kXBg89

Meet Seersha—born with ADA-SCID, also known as “bubble boy disease,” she’s had to miss out on a lot, including going to a @dodgers game…until now. Last month, her dream came true.🙌💫 Huge thanks to the Dodgers for making this unforgettable moment happen for one amazing girl!💙

Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh (@golabnow) is leading a cross-disciplinary research force at UCLA to change the trajectory of ovarian cancer. Her mission: eliminate relapse and engineer hope for women with one of the deadliest cancers. Read more about her work: bit.ly/4nNp5xb

Breathing supports thinking, emotional regulation & sleep. Tyrone Lindqvist, lead singer of the Australian electronic dance trio @RufusDuSol, joined @DGSOMUCLA neurobiology professor Jack Feldman, PhD, to discuss the importance of breathwork: Read: ucla.in/44D5ubF

A new UCLA study may explain why some liver tumors return after heat-based treatment. Researchers found that a protein, Galectin-1, helps cancer cells survive and regrow. Blocking it could make therapy more effective and reduce recurrence. Read more: bit.ly/4lLvQhh

The University of California is in every corner of our state — providing transformational educational opportunities, supporting farmers that feed us, finding breakthroughs that save lives, caring for over 11 million patients each year, innovating in national defense, energy…

UCLA researchers have uncovered how the protein fibromodulin blocks scar-forming cells after wound healing. Learn how this discovery could lead to treatments that minimize scarring after surgery or injury: ucla.in/44PXbIt

UCLA Health researchers have identified four diagnostic pathways that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, offering new possibilities for early detection and prevention. ktvu.com/news/alzheimer…

A UCLA study finds parallels in neural patterns between biological brains and artificial intelligence. @dgsomucla @UCLAengineering newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/do-ai…

Expanding access to behavioral health care in L.A. with a new neuropsychiatric hospital on track to open in late-summer 2026. Story and time-lapse video here: ucla.in/46oWFTU @McCarthyBuild @HOKNetwork

Scientists at UCLA Health have introduced a groundbreaking digital “translator” for brain studies—bridging communication between different brain atlases. @lucinauddin is the senior author of the study published in the journal @NatureComms. Learn more: ucla.in/4lkNMPZ

Lakers fam, meet Rachel. After suffering a bicep injury during aerial training, she feared she’d never perform again. Thanks to @UCLAHealth, she made a full recovery—and to celebrate, she became our Laker for A Day 💜 📝: ucla.in/3HSHUyw

A discovery by UCLA Health researchers may lead to effective new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in the @Nature journal npj Drug Discovery. Learn more about the research: ucla.in/3HRlyO3

Behind the heartfelt stories on Love on the Spectrum is the science of @UCLAPEERS (Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills), developed by UCLA psychologist Elizabeth Laugeson. Read how PEERS helps people with autism build relationships: nytimes.com/2025/06/12/hea…

Should you focus on training for a single sport? Dr. Frank Petrigliano shares why cross-training can help athletes of all ages stay stronger, balanced, and reduce the impact of injuries.

Kelsey Plum’s biggest fan just had a dream come true. 7-year-old Carey traveled from Vegas to LA for heart surgery at @UCLAHealth - first making sure to cheer on her favorite player. Carey got to watch Kelsey warm up & meet her before tip-off. Wishing Carey a speedy recovery!

Congrats to Dr. Robert Reiss, named 2025 Honored Hero by @CrohnsColitisFn for the LA #TakeSteps Walk! Dr. Reiss has raised nearly $1M for #IBD research, fueled by his mission to fight Crohn’s after both his kids were diagnosed. Join Team Reiss 6/8: ucla.in/3Hsk2BH