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September 28, 2026

Associated Press | "Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says"

The Associated Press interviewed Dr. Kekoa Taparra, physician and assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy Management, about research that found higher metal levels, associated with respiratory harm, in nearby residents up to 18 months after the 2023 Maui fires.

UCLA-led team secures $17.3 million grant to expand research within a landmark HIV Cohort Study

September 28, 2026

UCLA-led team secures $17.3 million grant to expand research within a landmark HIV study

Research led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Matthew Mimiaga will include analysis of the impact of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires on those living with HIV, among other areas of study.

September 28, 2026

UCLA receives $25 million grant to advance AI-centered research for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients

Team including UCLA Fielding's Dr. Joann Elmore, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, will test and evaluate AI tools geared towards treating patients with neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

September 27, 2026

UCLA Fielding's Dr. Jesus Araujo's research suggests link between air pollution and cardiovascular disease

New study led by Dr. Jesus Araujo and co-authored by Dr. Yifang Zhu, both professors in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, suggests mitochondria may be the missing link between air pollution and cardiovascular disease.

September 26, 2026

NBC | "New report looks at metals in LA River after warehouse fire started in Boyle Heights”

NBC (KNBC-TV) interviewed Dr. Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about her research into water quality in the aftermath of a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights in 2026.

UCLA Fielding’s Dr. Dan Uslan on how to prevent West Nile virus

September 26, 2026

UCLA Fielding’s Dr. Daniel Uslan on how to prevent West Nile virus

Most West Nile infections - which occur commonly in Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America - are asymptomatic, but cases are climbing in Los Angeles, said Dr. Dan Uslan, associate professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences.

September 25, 2026

USA Today | "COVID cases are rising in some states”

USA Today interviewed Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor in the Department of Epidemiology, about a rise in COVID-19 cases across the United States.

UCLA Fielding welcomes more than 200 new graduate and undergraduate students

September 24, 2026

UCLA Fielding welcomes new students to the academic year

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is welcoming almost 500 new undergraduate and graduate students this fall.

UCLA Fielding School researcher receives American Association for Cancer Research “Scholar-in-Training Award”

September 23, 2026

UCLA Fielding researcher receives American Association for Cancer Research "Early Career Scholar in the Field of Cancer Research Award"

Dr. Katherine Ho, a post-doctoral researcher at UCLA Fielding, studies how community support affects breast cancer survival rates.

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September 22, 2026

UCLA Fielding professor receives $2.1 million federal grant for work on biostatistics and artificial intelligence

Dr. Andrew Holbrook’s research will be supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health.

September 21, 2026

Fielding Notes | Dean's Corner 9.21.26

September 21, 2026

Los Angeles Times | "Blackouts, savings, bypassing the pump: Readers share their real-world EV experience"

The Los Angeles Times quoted Dr. Yifang Zhu, professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about electric vehicle chargers.