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The UCLA Health Brain Health Summit is bringing together researchers, policymakers and community voices to advance brain health. The summit is March 20-21, 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM, at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center on the UCLA campus. Learn: ucla.in/4bgKDyg

Immunotherapy has changed cancer care, but engineered immune cells often lose strength inside tumors. UCLA researchers developed an implantable “support hub” that helps these cells stay active longer and keep attacking cancer. Learn more: bit.ly/4uzSA9h

Grateful to the Justin Turner Foundation for their $100,000 gift in support of UCLA Health Operation Mend. 🇺🇸 Through their 9th Annual Golf Classic, Justin and Kourtney Turner continue to stand behind post-9/11 Veterans and their families. Thank you for investing in healing. 💙

In 2025, Nima Nassiri, MD, performed a bladder transplant on a 41-year-old man. The procedure was a success and a world first. For his pioneering surgery, @TIME recognized Dr. Nassiri as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Health of 2026. Read: bit.ly/4b5SFIO

Surprise visitor! A special day at @UCLAHealth with LeBron 💜💛

THIS IS SO WHOLESOME 😭 @UCLAHealth | 🤗

So many kiddos' autographs on tonight’s shooting shirts 🥹

Luka Doncic shared some great perspective after meeting with patients at UCLA Health. lakersnation.com/lakers-luka-do…

Born with a fatal congenital heart defect, Liam came to UCLA Health. He was placed on the heart transplant waiting list while our expert pediatric cardiology team cared for him. Today, at 2 years old, Liam is talking, chasing adventures & loving pizza: ucla.in/4sjHljm

As athletes look to life beyond the game, they’re already setting foundations for lifelong wellness. In part 4 of our Playbook series, pros break down how anyone can extend performance and build longevity. @KevinLove @CoachCoriClose @KrisJonesMD @UCLAMBB @UCLAWBB @kevinlovefund

We are honored to announce a historic $100M gift from philanthropists Stewart and Lynda Resnick—the largest we have received to advance mental health care at UCLA Health. Learn more: ucla.in/4qSbdC9

Deeply grateful to Stewart and Lynda Resnick for their commitment to mental health. Their $100M gift will help expand behavioral health care at @UCLAHealth and support completion of our new neuropsychiatric hospital and comprehensive mental health campus. chancellor.ucla.edu/messages/annou…

Scientists are uncovering how a child’s gut bacteria might set the stage for future emotional well-being. A UCLA Health study found that certain microbes are tied to brain communication patterns linked to anxiety & depression. Learn more: ucla.in/3MVtkt3

Our guys had an incredible experience today spending time with patients and staff at UCLA Health and UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. #GoBruins

We are honored that Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center has been selected for the NSPS Level 2 STAND Award from @TheNETEC! Our EID Program will use contributions from this award to bolster healthcare preparedness.

New in @CellReports: UCLA scientists are using organoid models to get a clearer view of how glioblastoma interacts with brain cells & the immune system to resist therapy, revealing new communication pathways & potential targets for personalized treatments. bit.ly/4k2LSn7

A new UCLA study combines human and animal research to identify chlorpyrifos as a potential environmental cause of brain disease. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/widel…

UCLA Health is testing a novel approach pairing focused radiation w/PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy to attack recurrent prostate cancer while sparing healthy tissue. The Phase 2 study aims to delay progression & avoid long-term hormone therapy. bit.ly/4t7MPiv

A former student-athlete and coach, Layne was a lifelong fan of multiple Bruin sports and a UCLA donor across six decades. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-…

Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, research published in @JAMA_current finds that 1 in 4 Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization. ucla.in/4qPZJiP