Sunday, May 10

Breast cancer drug found at UCLA leads shift toward personalized care

October is the only month devoted to breast cancer awareness, but researchers at UCLA have breast cancer on their mind year-round. Increasingly, researchers and clinicians at UCLA are shifting towards personalized medicine to improve patient prognoses. Read more...

Photo: Polly Roberts, a breast cancer survivor and professor of world arts and cultures/dance, said the shift towards personalized care like that seen from UCLA researchers and clinicians has helped her cope with her stage 4 cancer. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)


USAC recap – Oct. 4

The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings usually take place every week on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Read more...


Gov. Brown approves $22 million to fund entrepreneurship at UCs

University of California campuses have more resources to develop real-world applications for technology after Gov. Jerry Brown approved $22 million in funding Friday. Brown signed Assembly Bill 2664, which provides $2.2 million in one-time funds to the 10 UC campuses to pay for incubator space, equipment, entrepreneurial training, legal services and other entrepreneurial tools. Read more...

Photo: Gov. Jerry Brown approved a $22 million funding increase Friday for UC entrepreneurship and innovation. (Daily Bruin file photo)


SWC’s Well-Fair informs students of health, wellness opportunities

Students were able to get information about health- and wellness-related internships and speak with committee leaders at an event Monday. The undergraduate student government Student Wellness Commission held a resource fair called the Well-Fair in Bruin Plaza to encourage students to learn more about wellness-related issues and become involved in SWC, said Christina Lee, the undergraduate student government Student Wellness commissioner. Read more...

Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council Student Wellness Commission held the Well-Fair, a resource fair in Bruin Plaza Monday to encourage students to learn more about wellness-related issues. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)


Residential Life launches themed floor for Pilipino community

Hedrick Hall 5 South will now be the official Pilipino residential floor for UCLA. A group of students approached the Residential Life staff about creating the Pilipin@ Community because they wanted a community on the Hill that would represent their culture, said Lori Vogelgesang, director of academic programs at UCLA Residential Life. Read more...

Photo: Hedrick Hall 5 South, the new Pilipino residential floor on the Hill, is a completely student-initiated community for Pilipinos. (Kuhelika Ghosh/Daily Bruin senior staff)