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JCCC Research Seminar Use of a multifunctional nanoparticle drug delivery system to illustrate the utility of nanotherapeutics in cancer - Andre Nel, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D.
Title: JCCC Research Seminar "Use of a multifunctional nanoparticle drug delivery system to illustrate the utility of nanotherapeutics in cancer"
Date & Time: May 24, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: CHS 73-105
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Pediatric Grand Rounds: From Flexner to Fatigue Reduction-100 Years of Clinical Teaching in Academic Medical Center - Michael Lazarus, M.D.
Title: Pediatric Grand Rounds
Date & Time: May 25, 2012 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Tamkin Auditorium (B130 RRMC)
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| CME COURSES |
Neural Interfaces for Therapeutic Interventions
Date: May 18, 2012 to May 19, 2012
Location: Neuroscience Research Building, UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, California
This comprehensive 1 1/2 day continuing medical education (CME) program in functional neurosurgery features an outstanding faculty from the Departments of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Anesthesiology (Pain Management), and Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The purpose of the course is to provide an update on the multidisciplinary management of pain, headaches, epilepsy, and movement disorders.
For more information visit the CME web site. |
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39th Annual UCLA Family Medicine Refresher Course
Date: May 21, 2012 to May 25, 2012
Location: INTERCONTINENTAL Los Angeles Century City, Los Angeles, California
The goal of this refresher course is to provide family physicians, and other primary care providers, with state-of-the-art educational experiences and accepted approaches to clinical problem-solving in both office and hospital settings.
For more information visit the CME web site. |
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An Academic Day in Neonatology
Date: June 02, 2012
Location: Tamkin Auditorium, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
This is the second neonatology conference presented by the Division of Neonatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The meeting will include topics of interest to everyone (neonatologists, neonatology fellows, NICU nurses, RT, NNP, nutritionists) striving to improve the quality of life of sick newborn babies treated in the NICU. The conference brings together a multidisciplinary faculty from several prestigious institutions to provide a clinically oriented review of the state-of-the-art evaluation and management of the neonates with a variety of clinical problems and diagnoses.
For more information visit the CME web site. |
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25th Annual In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer A Comprehensive Update - 2012
Date: July 08, 2012 to July 11, 2012
Location: Four Seasons Biltmore, Santa Barbara, California
This program brings together a renowned faculty to present the latest developments in every phase of in vitro fertilization and embryo management. The course addresses the needs of practicing scientists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, residents, and fellows who wish to review the specialty and update their knowledge in this rapidly changing and expanding field.
For more information visit the CME web site. |
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Office Gynecology/Women's Health for Primary Care
Date: August 09, 2012 to August 12, 2012
Location: Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, Anaheim, California
In the current era of spiraling medical costs with growing emphasis on the provision of cost-effective medical care, it has become increasingly important for primary care physicians to be adept at evaluating and treating ambulatory gynecologic problems. This four-day symposium provides the participant with a practical, clinical update on a full range of women's health issues including the diagnosis and management of common gynecologic complaints, contraception, endocrine disorders, and menopause. In-depth, small group workshops are included which instruct and allow participants to develop and refine their skills with endometrial biopsy, colposcopy and the intrauterine contraceptive device.
For more information visit the CME web site. |
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Seventeenth Annual Pediatric Board Review Course
Date: September 04, 2012 to September 09, 2012
Location: Sheraton Delfina, Santa Monica, California
The goal of this course is to provide a broad, but in-depth review of pediatrics for those preparing for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) certification examination, those undergoing ABP re-certification, and pediatricians and family practitioners seeking an intensive refresher course in pediatrics.
For more information visit the CME web site. |
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30th Annual UCLA Symposium: A Comprehensive Review and Update of What's New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Date: September 10, 2012 to September 13, 2012
Location: Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Spa, Hollywood, California
This four-day course provides an in-depth review of the specialty of vascular surgery. This will be the 30th year of offering an in-depth review for those preparing to take the vascular board examinations as well as providing the basic didactic education for the vascular residents in training. The course recognizes four major pillars of vascular surgery practice, which include (1) conventional open operations, (2) catheter-based intervention (endovascular surgery), (3) the medical aspects of patient management, (4) diagnostic imaging and noninvasive testing. An internationally recognized faculty will present a comprehensive survey of generally accepted views, including basic science, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of the broad spectrum of vascular disorders.
For more information visit the CME web site. |
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| SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA, & TALKS |
Joint Seminars in Neuroscience: Synaptic Circuitry Mechanism for Laminar Processing in the Auditory Cortex - Li Zhang, Ph.D.
Title: Joint Seminars in Neuroscience: Synaptic Circuitry Mechanism for Laminar Processing in the Auditory Cortex - Li Zhang, Ph.D.
Date & Time: May 15, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium (NRB)
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NanoSystems Seminar Series: Functional Optical Brain Monitoring System: fNIR - Banu Onaral, Ph.D.
Title: NanoSystems Seminar Series: Functional Optical Brain Monitoring System: fNIR - Banu Onaral, Ph.D.
Date & Time: May 15, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: CNSI Auditorium
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A New Angle on Angelman Syndrome - Ben Philpot, Ph.D.
Title: A New Angle on Angelman Syndrome - Ben Philpot, Ph.D.
Date & Time: May 15, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: NRB Auditorium |
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Unique Properties of Electrophilic Metal Centers Supported by Ferrocene Diamide Ligands - Kevin Miller
Title: Unique Properties of Electrophilic Metal Centers Supported by Ferrocene Diamide Ligands
Date & Time: May 16, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Cram Conference Room 3440 Mol. Sci. Bldg.
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IMED String Quartet
Title: IMED String Quartet
Date & Time: May 16, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: NRB Auditorium
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UCLA ACES: Research - Promising Therapies - Dr. Joshua Grill
Title: UCLA ACES: Research - Promising Therapies - Dr. Joshua Grill
Date & Time: May 16, 2012 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Semel Institute Auditorium, 720 Westwood Boulevard, UCLA
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Combined Endocrine Grand Rounds - "Manopause"
Title: Combined Endocrine Grand Rounds - "Manopause"
Date & Time: May 16, 2012 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Location: A2-342 CHS Moss Auditorium
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Combined Medical-Surgical Grand Rounds: Fostering Humanism and Professional Development in Young Faculty Members - William Branch, M.D.
Title: Combined Medical-Surgical Grand Rounds: Fostering Humanism and Professional Development in Young Faculty Members - William Branch, M.D.
Date & Time: May 16, 2012 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: B-130 RRUCLA
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6th Annual Dynamics of Neural Microcircuits Symposium
Title: 6th Annual Dynamics of Neural Microcircuits Symposium
Date & Time: Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Neuroscience Research Building (NRB) |
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Junior Faculty Lecture Series-Ensure Your Promotion through Creativity and Research
Title: Junior Faculty Lecture Series-Ensure Your Promotion through Creativity and Research
Date & Time: May 17, 2012 12:00 PM
Location: 13-105 CHS RSVP to Diversity@mednet.ucla.edu
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Genome-Based HIV-1 Incidence Assay with High Sensitivity and Specificity - Ha Youn Lee, Ph.D.
Title: Genome-Based HIV-1 Incidence Assay with High Sensitivity and Specificity
Date & Time: May 17, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 23-105 Center for the Health Sciences (CHS)
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An Investor’s Perspective on Outsourcing of Pharmaceutical Development - Alan Thorpe
Title: An Investor’s Perspective on Outsourcing of Pharmaceutical Development - Alan Thorpe
Date & Time: May 17, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Bel Air Conference Room, CHS 17-323
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MBI Thursday Seminar Series: Deciphering Phytochrome Signaling and Transcriptional Networks - Peter Quail, Ph.D.
Title: MBI Thursday Seminar Series: Deciphering Phytochrome Signaling and Transcriptional Networks - Peter Quail, Ph.D.
Date & Time: May 17, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 159/173 Boyer Hall
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Manipulating Photochemical Processes Through Confinement and Weak Interactions - Professor Vaidhyanathan Ramamurthy
Title: Manipulating Photochemical Processes Through Confinement and Weak Interactions
Date & Time: May 17, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Cram Conference Room 3440 Mol. Sci. Bldg. |
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Paradoxes in Cancer Inflammation - Peter Murray, Ph.D.
Title: Paradoxes in Cancer Inflammation - Peter Murray, Ph.D.
Date & Time: May 17, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: CHS 73-105
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OBGYN Grand Rounds: The Genetics of Placentation and Preeclampsia: An Integrated Approach - Melissa Wilson, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Title: OBGYN Grand Rounds: The Genetics of Placentation and Preeclampsia: An Integrated Approach - Melissa Wilson, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Date & Time: May 18, 2012 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: B-124 RRMC
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Role of the Intrinsically Disordered Gro Central Domains in Transcription Factor Gradient Interpretation - Wiam Turki-Judeh, Ph.D
Title: Role of the Intrinsically Disordered Gro Central Domains in Transcription Factor Gradient Interpretation - Wiam Turki-Judeh, Ph.D
Date & Time: May 18, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Boyer 159/173
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Identification and Characterization of Ribosomal Protein Methyltransferases - Qais Al-Hadid
Title: Identification and Characterization of Ribosomal Protein Methyltransferases
Date & Time: May 18, 2012 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Cram Conference Room 3440 Mol. Sci. Bldg. |
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Post-Genomic Immunology: Models for Experimentation and for Data Analysis - Alexander Hoffman, Ph.D.
Title: Post-Genomic Immunology: Models for Experimentation and for Data Analysis - Alexander Hoffman, Ph.D.
Date & Time: May 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Boyer 159/173
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Exploring Substrate Specificity in Sortase Enzymes - Alex Jabobitz
Title: Exploring Substrate Specificity in Sortase Enzymes
Date & Time: May 18, 2012 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Cram Conference Room 3440 Mol. Sci. Bldg.
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Career Advancement for Scientists: Becoming Effective Leaders
Title: Career Advancement for Scientists: Becoming Effective Leaders
Date & Time: May 21, 2012 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: CNSI
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Career Advancement for Scientists: Leadership Workshop
Title: Career Advancement for Scientists: Leadership Workshop
Date & Time: May 21, 2012 9:00 AM - May 22, 2012 12:00 PM
Location: UCLA - California NanoSystems Institute Building
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NanoSystems Seminar Series: Development of High-Performance Solution-Processed Chalcopyrite/Kesterite Films For Photovoltaic Application - David Mitzi, Ph.D.
Title: NanoSystems Seminar Series: Development of High-Performance Solution-Processed Chalcopyrite/Kesterite Films For Photovoltaic Application - David Mitzi, Ph.D.
Date & Time: May 22, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: CNSI Auditorium
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The 20th Annual Samuel Eiduson Student Lecture: Dopamine D2-Like Receptors: At the Nexus between Self Control and Addiction - Stephanie Groman
Title: The 20th Annual Samuel Eiduson Student Lecture: Dopamine D2-Like Receptors: At the Nexus between Self Control and Addiction - Stephanie Groman
Date & Time: May 22, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium (NRB)
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Dept. of Medicine Grand Rounds: The Future of Cardiology - David R. Holmes, Jr., M.D.
Title: Dept. of Medicine Grand Rounds: The Future of Cardiology - David R. Holmes, Jr., M.D.
Date & Time: May 23, 2012 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: B-130 RRUCLA
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General birth-death processes: probabilities, inference, and applications
Title: General Birth-Death Processes: Probabilities, Inference, and Applications
Date & Time: May 24, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 23-105 Center for the Health Sciences (CHS)
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OBGYN Grand Rounds: Emerging Technologies in Prenatal Diagnosis - Dan Kahn, M.D., Ph.D.
Title: OBGYN Grand Rounds: Emerging Technologies in Prenatal Diagnosis - Dan Kahn, M.D., Ph.D.
Date & Time: May 25, 2012 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: 3102 RRMC
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The Brain Research Institute Twenty-Third Annual H.W. Magoun Lecture: Advances in Autism: The Path from Genetics and Neurobiology to Therapeutic Development - Daniel H. Geschwind, M.D., Ph.D.
Title: The Brain Research Institute Twenty-Third Annual H.W. Magoun Lecture: Advances in Autism: The Path from Genetics and Neurobiology to Therapeutic Development - Daniel H. Geschwind, M.D., Ph.D.
Date & Time: May 29, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium (NRB)
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Managing Invention Seminar Series: Monsters, Muppets and Movies: Finding Passion in Science and Art - John Stevenson, Director of Kung Fu Panda
Title: Managing Invention Seminar Series: Monsters, Muppets and Movies: Finding Passion in Science and Art - John Stevenson, Director of Kung Fu Panda
Date & Time: May 29, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: CNSI Auditorium
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IMED Seminar: Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, M.D. Zoobiquity: Bringing Veterinary and Evolutionary Medicine to the Human Bedside
Title: IMED Seminar: Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, M.D. "Zoobiquity: Bringing Veterinary and Evolutionary Medicine to the Human Bedside"
Date & Time: May 30, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: NRB Auditorium
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Research Lecture: A Physicist’s Approach to Macular Degeneration by Walter Kohn, Nobel Laureate
Title: Research Lecture: "A Physicist’s Approach to Macular Degeneration" by Walter Kohn, Nobel Laureate
Date & Time: Thursday, May 31, 2012 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Location: BH Conference Room, Jules Stein Eye Institute
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CMDA Christian Physicians' Commissioning
Title: CMDA Christian Physician's Commissioning Service
Date & Time: May 31, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: UCLA Learning Resource Center Room 1440
700 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA
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UCLA CART Autism Affinity Lecture: James McPartland, Ph.D.
Title: UCLA CART Autism Affinity Lecture: James McPartland, Ph.D.
Date & Time: Jun 01, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Location: Gonda 1st Floor Conference Room, Rm#1357
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Issues of Interest to Women in Science
Title: Issues of Interest to Women in Science Networking Lunch Series
HOW TO GATHER RESEARCH RESOURCES IN A SCARCE ENVIRONMENT
Date & Time: Jun 07, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 17-256 CHS Sunset Conference Room
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Orthopaedic Surgery - Grand Rounds
Title: Grand Rounds - Orthopaedic Surgery
Date & Time: Jun 08, 2012 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital
1250 16th Street Santa Monica Central Wing Auditorium Room G340 1st Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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| ANNOUNCEMENTS |
CTSI Training Curriculum Program Now Accepting Applications!
The CTSI Training Curriculum Program in Clinical and Translational Investigation can offer you educational opportunities for advanced training in clinical research. These options vary from isolated clinical research developments seminars (Track 1) to a formally structured certificate program (Track 2) and a Master of Science in Clinical Research (Track 3).
For more information visit the website. |
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Bruce Runyon, M.D. – New Director of Hepatology at UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
| Bruce Runyon, MD, recently joined the UCLA Division of Digestive Diseases as Clinical Professor of Medicine and Director of Hepatology at UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica. His arrival brings world-renowned expertise in liver disease to this burgeoning program. Dr. Runyon can be reached at BARunyon@mednet.ucla.edu. |
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Ninth Annual Statistical Genetics Short Course - July 23-27, 2012
Ninth Annual Statistical Genetics Short Course
July 23-27, 2012
Location: UCLA Campus
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David Geffen School of Medicine Construction Website
| On behalf of the Dean's Office in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA Capital Programs, We are pleased to announce the launch of a new website developed to provide timely information for CHS occupants and others regarding construction activities in the Center for the Health Sciences (CHS). The website is located at: CHS Construction. |
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David Geffen School of Medicine Room Reservation System
Are you a member of the David Geffen School of Medicine and in need of a Conference Room or Lecture Hall for a seminar, videoconference, defense?
Then visit our newly created Room Reservation System
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Circle of Caring: A Renewal Program for Healthcare Professionals
Date: April 20-22, 2012 and October 21-23, 2012
Location: Lake Arrowhead Conference Center
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Senior Scholars Summer Session Registration Now Open!
| The Senior Scholars Program is a campus-wide program in which persons 50 years and older can audit regular-session undergraduate courses. |
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Weekly Sunday Catholic Mass
| Weekly Sunday Catholic Mass |
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| RESEARCH STUDY RECRUITMENT |
Nerve Growth Factor Gene Delivery for Alzheimer’s Disease
| This study will examine the safety and efficacy of gene therapy delivered directly to the brain via neurosurgery. |
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Healthy Volunteers needed for study of social emotions in Alzheimer's Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia
Volunteers needed for the “Study of Social Behavior and Emotion in Frontotemporal Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and Controls,” conducted by Dr. Mario Mendez in the UCLA Department of Neurology. Study involves one visit to the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Health Center lasting approximately 4 hours.
Subjects will be reimbursed $40.
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Healthy volunteers needed to participate in a glaucoma imaging study
| Subject has to be at least 50 years of age, with no eye problems (glaucoma, etc). Prescription glasses are OK. |
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Child OCD Study
CHILD OCD STUDY
This UCLA Research Study, conducted by Joseph O’Neill, Ph.D. and John Piacentini, Ph.D. is investigating brain correlates of OCD. We are seeking help from children 8-17 with OCD to participate in this study. Participation involves MRI scans, EEG recordings, and 12 sessions of non-medication Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Call (310) 206-1350 for more information. Email: ocdinfo@ucla.edu
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Research Study of Cardiovascular MRI
This study is to evaluate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) methodology for diagnosis of cardiovascular system.
The study is conducted at 300 UCLA Medical Plaza, level B1, suite 30
Contact phone # is 310-206-6519
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HIV Research Matching Program
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Subjects with Bipolar Disorder wanted for an MRI research Study
| Subjects with Bipolar Disorder wanted for an MRI research Study |
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Contrast-Enhanced MRI of Lungs in Healthy Volunteers
| This study aims to improve Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology that can potentially result in better quality images and treatment planning of patients with lung diseases. |
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M.S. Volunteers Needed for MS Study - Exercise as a Strategy to Treat Cognitive Dysfunction in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis
| UCLA and Cal State Northridge (CSUN) are looking for volunteers with MS for a 6-month study to see if they can tolerate a specific exercise program and if the exercise can improve their ability to think and remember. The study involves a 20-30 minute exercise session 3 times per week for 72 sessions and 4 additional sessions for assessments. |
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Male volunteers 18 - 50 years old needed
UCLA Center for Prevention Research needs HIV- men, 18-50 years old for a study of immune markers on two separate days, where various samples may be collected, including STI testing, with reimbursement of up to $125.
Call 310.825.9254 for more information.
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Hypertension Patients 50 Years of Age or Older Needed for NIH-Sponsored Research Study
| Hypertension patients 50 years or older needed for the NIH-Sponsored SPRINT (Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial) Study. PI Anjay Rastogi, M.D., Ph.D |
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Adult Down Syndrome Research for Ages 40 and Older
| UCLA researchers are conducting a brain imaging project focused on detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease in Down Syndrom Adults Aged 40 and Older. |
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End-Stage Alzheimer's Research
| UCLA researchers are looking for persons with End-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease to improve early diagnosis of dementia. |
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Effects of Dietary Supplements on Memory
Supplement Research – Studying the Effects of Curcumin on Age-Related Cognitive Impairment
People with Memory Complaints Ages 50-90 Needed
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Pomegranate Research
HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS AGES 50-75 NEEDED!
UCLA researchers are looking for Healthy Volunteers & Persons with Mild Memory Complaints to study the effects of Pomegranate Extract on the brain.
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Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
Are you Having Memory Problems?
UCLA’s Longevity Center is looking for volunteers to participate in a research study on Memory Loss.
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Volunteers needed for a research study on IBS
| Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to evaluate resting state networks and responses to abdominal stimuli. |
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Volunteers needed for a study in chronic pelvic pain
| This study is An Observational Study to better understand Chronic Pelvic Pain in Patients.
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| FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
Funding supplement available for eligible NIH grant recipients
| Additional funding available to eligible NIH grant recipients to fund an informationist. |
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T32 Fellowship Award
| The UCLA Regenerative Musculoskeletal Medicine Training Program (RMMTP), an Institutional T32 Fellowship from NIAMS is now accepting applications from April 16, 2012 through noon on June 15, 2012.
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| CLASSIFIED |
An Integrative Journey into the Mind- Dr. Dan Siegel.
Title: An Intergrative Journey into the Mind - Dr. Dan Siegel
Date & Time:Saturday May 19, 2012 10am- 1pm
Location: NPI Auditorium, Semel Institute, 760 Westwood Plaza, LA, 90095, UCL
Join interpersonal neurobiology pioneer Dr. Dan Siegel on his adventures bridging science and contemplative practice. Interpersonal neurobiology is an approach to the mind that explores how our relationships with other people, and the planet, interact with our neural circuitry to give rise to our mental experiences.
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Turning Problems into Mysteries with Karin Gutman
Use writing to investigate burdensome issues in your life with creative objectivity. Look at your challenges from altered perspectives and through a fresh lens to actively shape your stories and create a new reality.
Date & Time: 4 Mondays; Apr. 30; May 14, 21; Jun. 4, — 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Wilshire Boulevard Temple - Westside Campus, 11661 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
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