Research News
Proportion of Black physicians in U.S. has changed little in 120 years, UCLA research finds
Tue, 20 Apr 2021
The research also spotlights a significant income gap between white and Black male doctors…. Read more
A UCLA survey details the effect of falling incomes, COVID-19 health issues and pandemic-related restrictions on Angelenos’ quality of life…. Read more
Team led by UCLA professor wins $7.5 million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE
Mon, 19 Apr 2021
Researchers led by Gaurav Sant developed technology to turn carbon dioxide into concrete…. Read more
Research shows COVID-19 has likely worsened inequalities for Black students in L.A. County
Wed, 14 Apr 2021
Report examined 14 school districts, which together serve more than two-thirds of Black students in the region…. Read more
The trend was seen across all the racial and ethnic groups studied and could provide insight into improving vaccination rates… Read more
Report sets path toward clean drinking water for all Californians
Mon, 12 Apr 2021
A study co-authored by UCLA researchers finds hundreds of public water systems are out of compliance with state standards…. Read more
A new report predicts growing numbers of apprehensive Latino immigrant parents in California will disenroll kids from public health programs…. Read more
Tracking how COVID-19 is changing life expectancy
Fri, 02 Apr 2021
UCLA sociologist Patrick Heuveline reports on the dramatic impact in the U.S. and other nations…. Read more
Research brief: A UCLA team has demonstrated that altering a key molecule used in the therapy yields superior and longer-lasting… Read more
Overweight children participating in the intervention were 70% less likely to have detectable cancer cells after one month of treatment…. Read more