
Julio Frenk
@UCLAchancellor
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UCLA chancellor, leading a world-class public research university in a world-class city.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined February 2016
Congratulations to @UCLAHealth — another year at #1 in LA and CA, and a remarkable 36 consecutive years on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll. This speaks to the dedication and expertise of our health care professionals, researchers and staff.
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UCLA Health placed #1 in California and in Los Angeles* in the annual best hospitals rankings and ratings by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more.
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.@BioEngUCLA developed a simple tool to help with early detection of Parkinson’s disease — a smart pen. It opens the door for earlier intervention by analyzing an individual's handwriting for signs of the disease before it progresses.
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Researchers led by UCLA’s Jun Chen developed the pen, which uses AI to analyze electrical signals from handwriting to detect early signs.
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.@UCLAstemcell scientists have broken a major research barrier — successfully growing miniature lungs from stem cells. These organoids help researchers study congenital lung disease and pave the way for broader breakthroughs in respiratory health.
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The groundbreaking work is a scientific first.
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New research from @UCLAFSPH is driving solutions for a cleaner future. By revealing elevated levels of fine particulate matter near EV fast-charging stations in L.A. County, researchers are finding new paths to clean energy.
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The study was conducted across Los Angeles County.
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I wanted to share my inaugural address, now available in Spanish — “@UCLA: Una Extraordinaria Universidad en un Momento Extraordinario.” ¡Somos Una UCLA!.
chancellor.ucla.edu
Discurso Inaugural Buenos Días, Regentes, autoridades de la Universidad de California, Los Ángeles (UCLA) y del sistema de la Universidad de California (UC), profesoras y profesores, empleados,...
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RT @UofCalifornia: The University of California is in every corner of our state — providing transformational educational opportunities, sup….
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Visiting the Keck Observatory on Maunakea w/ Dr. @FeliciaKnaul & Prof. Andrea Ghez offered a profound glimpse into @UCLA's reach. Managed by @UofCalifornia, these world-leading telescopes were — built for nanometer precision — & help scientists better understand the cosmos.
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ShadeLA will greatly benefit communities across Los Angeles — and with the eyes of the world turning to our city in the lead-up to the @LA28 @Olympics and @Paralympics, we have a unique opportunity to showcase what inclusive climate action can achieve.
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ShadeLA aims to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure, building heat resilience for Angelenos.
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.@UCLA researchers have successfully engineered a tiny CRISPR system with the potential to revolutionize agriculture. Scientists & farmers may soon be able to produce crops with higher yields or greater nutritional quality, increasing global food security.
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The system, developed by UCLA and UC Berkeley scientists, could be used to help ensure global food security by increasing crop yields.
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Summer at @UCLA brings a different rhythm, but the same Bruin spirit. Wishing our Bruins an enriching summer quarter.
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At @UCLAstemcell’s Translational Cell Therapy Lab, researchers are turning patients’ own cells into next-gen treatments and mentoring the future leaders who will carry that work forward.
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Patients’ own cells could offer interventions for spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophies and more.
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.@Netflix’s hit show ‘Love on the Spectrum’ pulled inspiration from @UCLA research. A team of psychologists at @UCLAPEERS created a dating program that’s now helping neurodiverse adults build relationships.
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When U.C.L.A. psychologists first proposed teaching adults with autism how to date, funders wouldn’t go near it. Now we are in a new world.
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A gene therapy trial led by @UCLAstemcell researchers has restored immune function in nine children with a rare genetic disorder, offering them a future once thought out of reach.
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An investigational gene therapy has successfully restored immune function in all nine children treated with the rare and life-threatening immune disorder called severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency...
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.@UCLA’s strategic plan is more than a vision; it’s powered by the people who bring it to life every day. We are proud to spotlight a few Bruins driving progress across teaching, research, engagement and innovation.
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Newsroom is highlighting Bruins who are creating the future at UCLA by advancing the strategic plan’s goals and priorities.
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As temps rise, @UCLALuskin Center for Innovation is helping cities fight extreme heat. Its new “Shade Map” shows how much shade covers 360+ U.S. cities, revealing where it is, what creates it and where more is needed to help prevent heat-related deaths.
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A new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus cities and towns.
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A @uclachem lab is helping to develop a breakthrough technology that captures carbon dioxide from the air and transforms it into something useful: precursors to make cement.
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It was a joy to connect with so many @UCLA_Alumni in San Diego. I’m deeply grateful for the Bruin community’s energy, ideas and unwavering commitment to shaping @UCLA’s future.
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Civic engagement is at the heart of @UCLA’s mission. It was an honor to recognize this year’s Chancellor’s Service Award recipients—extraordinary Bruins who have turned values into action and made lasting contributions to our communities.
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.@UCLA is proud to join @LindseyPHorvath and @laincubator to unveil bold recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action. UCLA Faculty contributed their expertise to reimagine our city and to build back more safely and more sustainably.
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More than 40 scholars contributed their expertise to the effort, which issued its final recommendations today.
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