News:
May 08, 2008 - Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Superior to Standard Evaluation Tools in Measuring Response to treatment
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) was much more sensitive and more accurate than conventional imaging methods in detecting response to treatment in sarcoma patients, according to a UCLA study led by Dr. Fritz Eilber that is among the first to directly compare PET to CT scanning. The study has important implications for patients. If conventional imaging fails to detect treatment response, oncologists may discontinue therapies that in fact are working and study participants may be dismissed from clinical trials that are actually helping them. Conversely, if a patient is not responding, using PET scanning to evaluate response could help prevent them from undergoing toxic therapies that aren’t working. (Full Story)
March 12, 2008 - Pre-Awards Manager, Kathy Kawamura, Honored by UCLA’s Office of Research Administration Kathy Kawamura, our Pre-Awards Office Manager, has recently received recognition from the UCLA Office of Research Administration (ORA) for her work as a trainer for OCGA (Office of Contracts & Grants). Kathy is the recipient of an “Apple Trophy” – an award given out annually to individuals who have contributed significantly to the development and implementation of Contracts and Grants coursework taught throughout the University. Kathy was instrumental in the creation of the “Proposal Preparation and Submission” course and served as the course instructor with over 40 staff members participating, the largest class to date. Kathy was also cited for her outstanding contribution to several OCGA Task Force Committees which worked on the evaluation of different electronic proposal systems and final selection of the new submission system that will be rolled out on a campus wide basis in the near future.
Jan. 17, 2008 - Research Leader on Scientific American's List of 50 UCLA’s Desmond J. Smith, Ph.D., (Malibu resident) has been named by Scientific American magazine as one of the “Scientific American 50” – the noted publication’s sixth annual list recognizing research, business and policy contributions worldwide to science and technology from the past year that have exceptional potential to improve society. The “Scientific American 50” appears in the magazine’s January 2008 issue (Full Story)
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Sept. 25, 2007 - Pharmacology Chair, Michael E. Phelps to Receive 2007 Visionary Award The division of neurosurgery at UCLA Medical Center announced that UCLA Pharmacology Chairman, Michael E. Phelps, will receive a 2007 Visionary Award on October 4 at its 2007 Visionary Ball fundraiser in Beverly Hills. Dr. Phelps is receiving the award for his leadership role in medical research, educational programs and multimedia technologies, particularly for his work on developing Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning used in the detection of neurological disorders. The event will also recognize actor-comedian Tim Allen with the Rodney Dangerfield Legacy Award, as well as honor entrepreneur and founder of the Hard Rock Café, Peter Morton with a Visionary Award.
The Visionary Ball will raise money to help advance neurosurgical research, education and patient care and is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel. (UCLA Press Release)
