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NIH funds UCLA biomaterials breakthroughs for eye repair and wound healing
science27 days ago

NIH funds UCLA biomaterials breakthroughs for eye repair and wound healing

UCLA chemical engineering associate professor Nasim Annabi has secured nearly $2.5 million in NIH grants to develop tunable regenerative biomaterials: a four-year, light-curable hydrogel that encapsulates mesenchymal stem cells to treat corneal injuries, and a two-year, roughly $368,000 award to improve UgiGel, a gelatin-based self-healing bioadhesive dressing with anti-inflammatory properties for chronic wound healing. The corneal project aims to enhance cell retention and tissue regeneration with two hydrogel variants (softer adhesive for epithelium growth and stronger adhesive for tissue repair), while the wound-dressing work seeks stronger adhesion, antioxidant improvements, and temperature-responsive removal, in collaboration with dermatology and medicine researchers at UCLA.

via Samueli School of Engineering, UCLA.|
#biomaterials#corneal-regeneration#nasim-annabi
Bruins Stunned: No. 1 Seed Falls in NCAA Baseball Regional
sports1 month ago

Bruins Stunned: No. 1 Seed Falls in NCAA Baseball Regional

No. 1 UCLA, after a historic regular season, was eliminated from the NCAA Baseball Tournament in its own regional, losing 6-5 in 10 innings to Saint Mary’s and ending a season that had looked unbeatable. The Bruins’ late-season offensive slump, injuries, and the regional heartbreak capped a dramatic fall for a team that had begun and ended the year at No. 1 in the Baseball America rankings.

via Baseball America|
#college-baseball#ncaa-tournament#saint-marys
Saint Mary's shocks UCLA as four No. 1 seeds fall on opening day of NCAA regionals
sports1 month ago

Saint Mary's shocks UCLA as four No. 1 seeds fall on opening day of NCAA regionals

Saint Mary’s stunned No. 1 overall seed UCLA 3-2, marking the first opening-day loss for a national No. 1 seed in the current regional format; the day also featured four No. 4 seeds beating top seeds and two 14-inning marathons (East Carolina vs Tennessee and Ole Miss vs Arizona State) plus Florida’s walk-off win over Rider as the regionals delivered chaos and drama.

via NCAA.com|
#ncaa-baseball#regionals#saint-marys
DOJ Sues UCLA Over Antisemitism, Seeks Monitoring and Funding Remedies
politics1 month ago

DOJ Sues UCLA Over Antisemitism, Seeks Monitoring and Funding Remedies

The Justice Department filed a 53-page civil rights lawsuit alleging UCLA tolerated a hostile environment for Jewish and Israeli students after the Hamas attack and related pro-Palestinian protests; it seeks repayment of potentially hundreds of millions in federal grant money, a court-appointed monitor, new anti-discrimination reforms, and restrictions on federal contracts until compliance, marking the DOJ’s third UC action this year.

via Los Angeles Times|
#antisemitism#civil-rights#department-of-justice
Levu's Ninth-Inning Walk-Off Sac Fly Sends No. 1 UCLA to Big Ten Semis
baseball1 month ago

Levu's Ninth-Inning Walk-Off Sac Fly Sends No. 1 UCLA to Big Ten Semis

Mulivai Levu's walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth capped UCLA's 4-3 comeback win over Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, sending the No. 1 Bruins to the semifinals against USC. UCLA erased a 3-0 deficit with an eighth-inning rally that included Roman Martin's RBI triple and Payton Brennan's RBI single to tie the game at 3-3, then Levu delivered the decisive hit on his 2-for-3 night as Easton Hawk and the bullpen closed it out.

via uclabruins.com|
#baseball#big-ten-tournament#levu
Cholowsky, Edwards Lead 2026 Big Ten Baseball Awards
sports1 month ago

Cholowsky, Edwards Lead 2026 Big Ten Baseball Awards

The Big Ten announced its 2026 baseball postseason awards after coaches voted: Roch Cholowsky of UCLA was named Player of the Year for the second straight season, Mason Edwards of USC earned Pitcher of the Year, Dylan Carey (Nebraska) Defensive Player of the Year, Drew Grego (Nebraska) Freshman of the Year, and John Savage (UCLA) Coach of the Year. Cholowsky hit .330 with 21 home runs and 59 RBI; Edwards went 8-0 with a 1.49 ERA and 154 strikeouts; Carey batted .347 with 63 RBI; Grego hit .348 with 7 HR. UCLA captured the regular-season title and hosts the Big Ten Tournament; the league also announced 17 Sportsmanship Award recipients and All-Big Ten teams.

via Big Ten Conference|
#awards#baseball#big-ten
DOJ Alleges UCLA Medical School Illegally Used Race in Admissions
education2 months ago

DOJ Alleges UCLA Medical School Illegally Used Race in Admissions

The Department of Justice says UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine illegally considered race in its admissions, allegedly favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian students and citing lower 2023–2024 GPAs and test scores as evidence of non-academic factors. The DOJ plans to sue and seeks potential consequences, including loss of federal funding, while UCLA defends its merit-based process and compliance with laws. The case fits into broader debates on affirmative action and diversity policies in higher education.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#admissions#department-of-justice#diversity
DOJ Concludes UCLA Medical School Used Race in Admissions, Violating Law
law2 months ago

DOJ Concludes UCLA Medical School Used Race in Admissions, Violating Law

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division completed a year-long probe into UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and found that leadership intentionally prioritized race in admissions, with data showing Black and Hispanic applicants had lower academic qualifications on average than White and Asian peers, indicating a violation of federal law and Supreme Court precedent; the DOJ vows to continue efforts to root out race-based admissions in medical education.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#admissions#civil-rights#doj
DOJ alleges UCLA medical school used race in admissions, violating Harvard ruling
education2 months ago

DOJ alleges UCLA medical school used race in admissions, violating Harvard ruling

The Justice Department says UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine unlawfully used race in admissions for the 2023–2025 cohorts, discriminating against white and Asian American applicants in apparent violation of Title VI and the Supreme Court's Harvard decision; UCLA says admissions are merit-based and compliant, while the DOJ seeks a voluntary resolution and could pursue legal action if needed.

via Los Angeles Times|
#civil-rights-act#doj#education
Coaches seek clarity as '5-in-5' eligibility proposal could upend college sports
sports2 months ago

Coaches seek clarity as '5-in-5' eligibility proposal could upend college sports

Coaches from UCLA and USC are seeking clarity as the NCAA weighs a sweeping '5-in-5' eligibility rule that would grant five years of eligibility from high school graduation or age 19, effectively ending redshirts and waivers. The change could force major rosters, scholarship planning, and return decisions, prompting questions about grandfathering current players and whether seniors who left for the draft could come back. A Cabinet vote could signal implementation soon, potentially triggering legal and competitive-balance concerns while some supporters say the rule would level the playing field.

via New York Post|
#5-in-5-rule#college-athletics#ncaa