Join us at DoM Grand Rounds tomorrow as we explore groundbreaking research led by our physician-scientists in the areas of metabolism, infectious diseases, and social determinants of health. Stop by in-person or tune in via zoom! bit.ly/3Uvw0i1

Dr. Zander Nguyen 🏆 NIH NIDDK K08 Clinical Investigator Award!

🔬5-year, $853k on role of a novel methyltransferase in liver lipid metabolism
🎯How a methyltransferase regulates cellular cholesterol metabolism & contributes to development of steatotic #liverdisease

Our latest in Annals of Int Med . Among 770K older Americans hospitalized with a medical condition, patients treated by female physicians experienced lower mortality and readmission rates compared with patients treated by male physicians.

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This week is a special edition of “Reflections from the Chair” as E. Dale Abel invited our regional ambulatory medical directors to share the latest news from the practices they oversee. Read how Department of Medicine at UCLA Health is making a difference in the communities we serve. bit.ly/3UtsLaR

Had so much fun sharing a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy caused by SCUBA diving at ACP!

Earlier in April there was a strong showing from Department of Medicine at UCLA Health at JointMeeting ASCI celebrating emerging and established #physicianscientists Special shoutout to new member John Lee, new councillor Olu Ajijola and honorary member Steve Dubinett.

We shine the spotlight on Dr. Jeffrey Hsu, awarded the American Heart Association Second Century Early Faculty Independence Award for his project aimed at creating a wearable biosensor to transform exercise monitoring and guidance for patients w/ heart conditions. bit.ly/49J7EWf

Congratulation to Dr. Ching Zhu, awarded an American Heart Association Career Development Award! Her research on how nerve pattering in the heart muscle influences electrical conduction offers hope for innovative therapies in treating heart rhythm disorders. bit.ly/3xRvbac

We are currently seeking postdoctoral fellows to join our dynamic vascular biology lab, led by cardiology physician scientists Department of Medicine at UCLA Health. If you're passionate about advancing your career in a supportive setting, apply now and let us help you reach your professional goals.

Wildfires are a recurring challenge with consequences that extend beyond the flames. The latest from DoM Pulmonologists Drs. May-Lin Wilgus and Maryum Merchant shares a comprehensive review of the health consequences of wildfire smoke exposure. uclahealth.org/news/wildfire-…

Dr. Evan Shannon shines bright as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health by National Quality Forum (NQF) in recognition of his leadership in improving patient health outcomes & fostering healthier communities, particularly for marginalized populations.
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We are celebrating our physician scientists! Learn about their leadership in the lab and on the national stage in this week's reflections from E. Dale Abel!
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The UCLA Center for Human Nutrition celebrates its 30th anniversary gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Dr. Chelsea Shover discusses California's step to provide fentanyl test strips via the Naloxone Distribution Project with Bloomberg, highlighting crucial efforts to prevent accidental overdoses in the state's ongoing efforts to address substance misuse. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Millions of lives have been saved since . oncologist, Dennis Slamon, MD, PhD, & his team brought forward the first FDA-approved gene-based drug to fight cancer, #Herceptin . 25+ years later, catch up with Dr. Slamon in this Q&A. Read in UMag: ucla.in/3TQIsHx

'This award is a testament to the collective efforts of my colleagues and staff, whose dedication has been instrumental in developing and implementing innovative clinical trials and delivering optimal care to our veterans.' - Dr. Matthew Rettig

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'If the heart wall is torn by the device, it's a surgical emergency that very rarely people survive from,' states DoM Cardiologist Dr. Boback Ziaeian (Boback Ziaeian 🤦🏻‍♂️) when speaking with the The New York Times about the dangers of a heart pump linked to 49 deaths.

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Join us as we chat with Dr. Chris Moriates who discusses his unique path from music journalism to chief of hospital medicine at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, as well as his vision for transforming medicine. Read at: bit.ly/43QrhdG

Neha Chandra, MD Megan Pelter MD Richardkcheng Sam Jackson Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH Karol Watson Ali Nsair, MD California ACC American College of Cardiology UCLA Cardiology Fellowship Michael Jiang, MD, MSc Adrian Castillo fmed Every year at American College of Cardiology I am inspired & reinvigorated by the interests, accomplishments & passions of our past, present, & future UCLA Cardiology Fellowship #bruinhearts which this mtg has always supported. 🙏

It is you all who keep us going & at our best.

Congrats and onward. #ACC24