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December 9, 2025

Victims of hate acts in California are not getting the support they need

California Health Interview Survey data show many lack the therapeutic, legal, or workplace support they desire. Dr. Alex Bates, senior data analyst, is the lead author.

December 5, 2025

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s Prof. Michael Galper named to board of health foundation

Prof. Michael Galper, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, named to board of directors of UniHealth Foundation.

December 4, 2025

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s Dr. Julie Elginer recognized for civic engagement

Dr. Julie Elginer, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, receives “Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement” Award.

November 19, 2025

UCLA Fielding's Dr. Ninez Ponce elected to the board of directors of the California Health Care Foundation

Dr. Ninez Ponce, professor and chair in the UCLA Fielding School's Department of Health Policy and Management, has been elected to the board of directors of the California Health Care Foundation.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 19, 2025

L.A. County’s Parks After Dark program attracted more than 350,000 visits in summer 2024

UCLA evaluation, led by Dr. Nadereh Pourat, professor in the UCLA Fielding School's Department of Health Policy and Management, shows that parks can benefit everyone when a variety of recreational options are offered.

UCLA Fielding presents at campus event for 3,000 students and their families

November 14, 2025

UCLA Fielding presents at campus event for 3,000 students and family members

Faculty and staff present and take questions on research from undergraduates, parents, and guardians.

November 13, 2025

UCLA Fielding faculty listed among world’s most influential researchers

Four UCLA Fielding School of Public Health faculty members are among the "world’s most influential researchers."

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

November 4, 2025

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.

October 30, 2025

UCLA Fielding and UCI Wen host national gathering of leaders of public health undergraduate programs

Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s “2025 Undergraduate Network Leaders” conference brings together faculty and staff from more than 40 colleges and universities.

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

October 20, 2025

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.

October 14, 2025

UCLA Fielding's Dr. Mark Peterson receives inaugural APSA Career Achievement Award in Health Politics and Policy

UCLA's Dr. Mark Peterson, professor in the Fielding School's Department of Health Policy and Management, receives inaugural APSA Career Achievement Award in Health Politics and Policy.

PC Magazine piece on Dr. Joann Elmore's $16 million breast cancer AI study

October 13, 2025

PC Magazine | "Is AI Good at Detecting Breast Cancer? First Major Study Aims to Find Out"

PC Magazine quoted UCLA Fielding's Dr. Joann Elmore about a $16 million study of the effectiveness of AI and breast cancer diagnosis and treatment where she serves as a principal investigator.