UCLAGeriatrics

— shares insights on translating clinical geriatrics research back to the bench. 📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM 📍 West LA VA Medical Center — 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Bldg 500, Rm 3232 💻 Or join via Zoom Webinar All are welcome — in person or online!

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Gerofit: "Reverse Translation" — From Clinical to Bench Join us this Thursday as Dr. Cathy C. Lee, MD, MS — Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Chief of the Division of Geriatrics, and Acting GRECC Director at VA Greater LA

Dr. Steve Horvath ran his own epigenetic clock test — by that measure, he's about 3 years younger than his 58 years. Now the scientist behind that clock is coming back to UCLA to bring aging research straight into patient care. 🧬

Congratulations to Dr. Heather McCreath, PhD on her retirement from UCLA Health! With a career dedicated to health equity, inclusion in research, and uplifting the next generation of scientists, her legacy speaks for itself. Wishing her all the best in this exciting next chapter!

Clerkship starts June 15! 🎉 UCLA med students begin a 2-week inpatient geriatric medicine experience at Santa Monica Medical Center—learning to care for hospitalized older adults. #UCLAHealth #MedEd #Geriatrics #Clerkship

Celebrating our Geriatrics faculty’s accomplishments this May 🎉 From national leadership and research advancements to education and prestigious recognitions, our faculty continue to make meaningful contributions to healthy aging. 💙#UCLAHealth #Geriatrics #FacultyExcellence

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Maristela Garcia, recipient of the Landres Award for Outstanding Clinical Teaching 🏆👏Her dedication and impact on trainees continue to inspire excellence across our department. Congratulations! 🎉🎓

🎉 Welcome to MSTAR 2026! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that 22 outstanding medical students have been accepted into the Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program! 👏🎓 The program officially kicks off this June, and we’re excited to support this next cohort!

Team Update! We are so grateful to Dr. Cathy Alessi as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement. We're also thrilled to welcome Dr. Nancy Tran to the family! We can't wait for you to see the amazing work she'll bring to our team and our patients. 💙

Shoutout to our incredible faculty for a standout February! From board presentations and published research to mentorship and advocacy for equitable dementia care — our team continues to push the field of geriatric medicine forward in every direction. We're proud of our team!

recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10424 Clinical Educator position!

We're hiring! The Division of Geriatrics is seeking Clinician-Educators and Investigators. If you're passionate about advancing geriatric care and education, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join a world-class team dedicated to improving the lives of older adults

recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10425 Clinical Investigator position!

This prestigious recognition is awarded to the student who “exhibits the most promise to become an academic geriatrician.” Your dedication and passion for advancing geriatric care inspire us all! 💙 #MSTAR #Geriatrics #MedicalEducation #Mentorship #FutureLeaders

Congratulations to Alexandra Rentas-Echeverria! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Alexandra Rentas-Echeverria has been selected as the Murray H. Neidorf MSTAR Scholar of the 2025 MSTAR program.

Your heart is an incredible organ that's been working tirelessly for you since before you were born! Heart care for older adults is about supporting your body's natural strengths while addressing individual needs. Knowledge is power when it comes to heart health.

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🌟 Medical students: Apply to the MSTAR Program for Summer 2026! NIH-funded aging research with stipends, seminars & networking. 📅 Filling from Jan 16 📧 uclamstar@mednet.ucla.edu #MedicalEducation #AgingResearch

Exciting News: UCLA Health, USC, and Cedars-Sinai have joined forces to create Southern California's newest Pepper Center—one of only 15 nationally funded centers dedicated to advancing aging research.