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Last week, we celebrated the dedication of the Gordon Pavilion at @UCLAHealth Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. We are grateful to Laurie and Steven C. Gordon for their commitment to @UCLA and belief in our mission to expand access to world-class care and improve lives.

UCLA Health has launched INOVAi, a new research-driven center that evaluates AI healthcare tools to ensure they’re safe and effective. Read more at ucla.in/INOVAi IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Doctor holding a tablet TEXT: New UCLA Health center of excellence evaluates AI in healthcare

Introducing UCLA’s new FDA-compliant cGMP facility: the Center for Advanced Biotherapies (CAB). From cancer vaccines to stem cell gene therapies, CAB accelerates promising treatments into first-in-human clinical trials. Read more: ucla.in/4eqiciM

At UCLA, Dr. David Nathanson is designing new therapies that tackle glioblastoma’s unique tumor biology, aiming to overcome long-standing treatment challenges. newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/the-sc…

UCLA Health researchers developed a new AI model that can help predict the expiration of donors to improve transplant outcomes. Learn more: ucla.in/4nh2dXh

Just a year ago, UCLA made history. Swipe to learn how @UCLAHealth surgeons performed the world’s first human bladder transplant at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Read the full story: ucla.in/4nagYeh.

On May 4, 2025, @UCLAHealth surgeons performed the world's first human bladder transplant, a historic procedure that opens the door to new treatment options for patients suffering from bladder dysfunction. Read the full story here: ucla.in/443GlGO

Strong patient diversity in biobank reveals new genetic links to disease risk, treatment response. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/patie…

Stress affects all of us, but is there a way to reduce rumination and overthinking? Dr. Jennifer Taitz, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA, shares her favorite stress-busting strategies. Catch them here: ucla.in/42qy3a4

This Lab Week, we honor our stellar lab professionals and pathologists. Their expertise drives accurate diagnosis and stronger patient outcomes. We thank Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her continued support of @UCLA_Pathology.

This is what it’s all about 🤗 Had the best time visiting our friends at @UCLAHealth

All 3 Langenhop kids were born with a rare, often-fatal immune disorder called LAD-I. After joining a UCLA #GeneTherapy trial, they're now "normal, happy kids" with functional immune systems. Their trial participation helped make last week’s FDA accelerated approval possible. 💙

We are launching the first U.S. multidisciplinary clinic for ultra-rare Bloom syndrome — bringing multiple specialists in one place to improve care, support families and advance research for patients facing a heightened cancer risk. Read more: ucla.in/4cLSHrf

UCLA scientists have developed a simple & cost-effective blood test that, in early studies, shows promise in detecting multiple cancers, various liver conditions & organ abnormalities by analyzing DNA fragments circulating in the bloodstream. bit.ly/4bUNQDN

Cancer looks different at 18. At 28. At 38. Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week is about recognizing those unique needs for 15- to 39-year-old cancer patients—and providing individualized care. Learn more about our AYA program here: ucla.in/42B8sfC

UCLA has received $33 million from the @BallmerGroup to address the youth mental health crisis in LA! This grant will expand training & fellowships across campus, creating a pipeline of expert practitioners to serve our local communities. Learn more: ucla.in/3Q6K2H0.

History made ✅ Congrats to the @uclawbb team on winning their first NCAA National Championship! 🏆 We’re honored to be your care team on and off the court. 💙💛 Shoutout to our orthopedic and sports medicine physicians for keeping these Bruins at their best.

Final Four conquered. Championship bound. Good luck, Bruins! 💙💛🏀 @uclawbb

The FDA has approved a gene therapy developed at UCLA for a rare immune disorder, with clinical trial patients showing restored immune function. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/fda-a…

Good luck to the UCLA Women’s Basketball team (@uclawbb) in the Final Four. From the clinic to the court, we’re behind you all the way. Go Bruins! 💛💙