Building a Healthier Future Together

UCLA Fielding School's Dr. Ninez Ponce, chair in the Department of Health Policy and Management, elected to the National Academy of Medicine

UCLA Fielding's Dr. Ninez Ponce, chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management, elected to the National Academy of Medicine


Dr. Ninez Ponce, professor and chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management, received the honor in recognition of her work as a leader in advancing data equity and addressing health disparities.

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Research into veterans’ health issues by UCLA Fielding faculty, students, and alumni cover wide range of illnesses, patients, and treatment strategies

How UCLA Fielding is working to improve the health of veterans


Peer-reviewed studies on the prevention and treatment of cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases demonstrates school’s position as a center of excellence in veterans’ health research.

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Patricia Ganz

Detecting heart issues in breast cancer survivors


Heart disease is an increasing concern for breast cancer survivors, and UCLA experts - including Dr. Patricia Ganz, distinguished professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management - stress preventive care and targeted monitoring to lower long-term cardiac risk.

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Team awarded $3.4 million NIH grant to research effectiveness of strategies dealing with homelessness in Los Angeles County

Team awarded $3.4 million NIH grant to research effectiveness of strategies dealing with homelessness in Los Angeles County


Faculty from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work to examine impact of assistance efforts.

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UCLA Fielding faculty drive improved methods to research spread of infectious viral diseases

UCLA Fielding faculty drive improved methods to research spread of infectious viral diseases


Peer-reviewed studies detail use of techniques to better track the spread of disease and highlight UCLA Fielding’s excellence in public health methodological research.

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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health graduates lead transformative work — building a healthier future for all — here in Los Angeles, in all 50 U.S. states, and in 71 countries around the globe.

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    UCLA Fielding's alumni network is comprised of more than eleven thousand public health changemakers

Community Impact


Amid substantial gaps in who has access to healthy, affordable meals, UCLA Fielding engages in community partnerships that promote change.

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