UCLA Neurology

10/16/2025

New research by Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain, offering insight into why women are disproportionately affected by conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis as well as offering a potential target for intervention.

Breadcrumb Home Medical Services Neurology Neurology Why women's brains face higher risk: scientists pinpoint X-chromosome gene behind MS and Alzheimer's Mouse study reveals how females' double X chromosomes drives brain inflammation and identifies diabetes drug as potential treatment October 14, 20...

10/16/2025

Join us for the 1st annual Stronger Together: Brain & Body Health Fair!

📍 Location: Normandie Church of Christ
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Enjoy free health screenings, dementia resources, family fun, and more!

10/16/2025

Physician-scientists drive breakthroughs in neurology, from new disease models to innovative treatments. Dr. Phat Huynh shares how the UCLA Research Development Track has empowered him to pursue his curiosity and shape a career focused on basic laboratory research.

10/15/2025

The Research Development Track offers dedicated mentorship and focused training in scientific communication, culminating in a career development grant.

Dr. Phat Huynh advises residents to follow their research passions with confidence.

10/14/2025

Physician-scientists play a vital role in bridging basic science and clinical care. During his training in the Research Development Track, Dr. Phat Huynh investigated how a rare gene variant influences glial cells to protect against Alzheimer’s disease.

10/13/2025

Dr. Phat Huynh shares how the Research Development Track provided rigorous training and invaluable mentorship during his neurology residency at UCLA.

10/13/2025

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, UCLA Health proudly honors the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), 'Ahiihirom (Elders), 'Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations), and all those who came before, stand with us now and will come after. Today, we reflect on the strength, resilience and cultural legacy of Indigenous communities — especially the Tongva, Tataviam, Serrano, Kizh and Chumash tribes, whose ancestral lands include what we now know as Los Angeles. Join us in learning, honoring and acknowledging the profound contributions of Native peoples.

10/10/2025

Your mental game powers your physical game. Bruins share how mindset drives performance and the daily habits that fuel success to play on. Watch part one of our UCLA Health Playbook series this Mental Health Awareness Day.

Featuring:
Kevin Love – Pro Basketball Player, UCLA Men's Basketball Alum, Kevin Love Fund
Cori Close – UCLA Women's Basketball Coach
Dr. Kristopher Jones – UCLA Health Orthopedic Surgeon, Los Angeles Lakers Team Doctor

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10/09/2025

Art is expression, or what Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology art therapist Paige Asawa, PhD, LMFT, describes as "color meditation." With support from the American Cancer Society, cancer patients, survivors and caregivers participated in art therapy hosted at the Los Angeles Chargers training facility.

The final creations came together in a mosaic, an installation that celebrates the power of connection through initiatives like Crucial Catch. Read more: https://ucla.in/3IWIPig

UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

10/08/2025

It’s National Fire Prevention Month! UCLA Health has a Regional Burn Center at our UCLA West Valley Medical Center location. Visit the Center’s website for more information on burns and how to treat them: https://ucla.in/4nKCKVx

10/08/2025

Every woman's journey through perimenopause is unique, and the symptoms can vary for each individual. Tune into this episode of Medically Speaking for an honest and open conversation with Dr. Mya Zapata and Dr. Rajita Patil about the transition into menopause. https://bit.ly/4mUzsxH

10/08/2025

UCLA Health’s Sound Body Sound Mind (SBSM) program, in partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan, kicked off the first of five new fitness center openings at Pacoima Middle School—giving more than 850 students at this school access to a state-of-the-art space that inspires active, healthy living.

Together, we’re committed to making wellness more accessible. Learn more about the UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind program:
https://bit.ly/3KJp2U1

10/06/2025

Ramsdell, who earned his doctorate in microbiology and immunology at UCLA in 1987, was one of three researchers honored for their work on the human immune system.

10/03/2025

Congratulations to the UCLA ALS Clinic and Research Center for receiving the ALS Clinic of Excellence designation from The ALS Association.

A Clinic of Excellence, also known as a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence (CTCE), is a clinic that meets the ALS Association's rigorous standards for providing high-quality, specialized, and multidisciplinary care to people with ALS. These clinics offer a comprehensive care team, including neurologists, therapists, nurses, and social workers, who work together to address the many needs of individuals with ALS, often during a single, coordinated visit.

10/02/2025

Post-traumatic epilepsy affects thousands each year after brain injury, but there aren't reliable blood markers to identify risk. In Epilepsy Research, Cesar Santana-Gomez and Dr. Richard Staba are working to find biomarkers to improve diagnosis and treatment.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0920121125001688?via%3Dihub

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

In Nature, Dr. Peyman Golshani introduces SLIM, a high-speed 3D imaging method that captures over 1,000 volumes/sec with a single camera. It enables real-time visualization of neural activity, blood flow, and fast motion across biological systems.

Squeezed light field microscopy (SLIM) combines ideas from tomography and compressed sensing with light field microscopy to enable volumetric imaging at kilohertz rates, as demonstrated in blood flow imaging in zebrafish and voltage imaging in leeches and mice.

10/01/2025

Breast density is a risk factor for cancer, but how do you know if you have dense breasts? Dr. Carlie Thompson, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses how a mammogram detects density and steps to remain proactive when it comes to your health.

Learn more about screening this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Watch on the Medically Speaking podcast: https://youtu.be/qUufzI93w8U

09/30/2025

The UCLA Neurology Residency Research Development Track trains residents in either basic or clinical science research through direct investigative study, scientific presentations, and mentored career development.

09/30/2025

There has been an increasing interest in the biology of stroke recovery. In this American Stroke Association review, Dr. Steve Cramer outlines essential considerations for researchers aiming to develop or contribute to blood biomarker research on stroke recovery.

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.050793

09/30/2025

09/29/2025

09/28/2025

Franklin’s life has been a journey through one diagnosis after another, from autism spectrum to bipolar and obsessive-compulsive disorders. When a test revealed that he had a rare mutation in his NR4A2 gene, his family emailed an expert on the topic: Daniel Geschwind, MD, PhD, a distinguished professor of human genetics, neurology and psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Learn how the family’s collaboration with Dr. Geschwind is helping Franklin’s condition and contributing to the research of future treatments for others:

09/25/2025

We know exercise is good for the body and mind. This may be especially true for people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease. According to recent research, exercise may help fend off PD symptoms like worsening tremors, stiffness, and balance issues.

A UCLA study finds that exercise may be a game changer.