Grand Challenges

Depression

Associated Press references UCLA smartphone technology developed to detect and monitor student depression

An Associated Press article highlighted how universities and companies across the nation are developing smartphone technology to detect early signs of depression in younger generations. UCLA was amongst campuses highlighted in this sector overview. The UCLA app referenced in the article is provided via the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge Screening and Treatment for Anxiety and Depression (STAND) program. STAND assesses whether students are experiencing symptoms of depression and offers immediate treatment options best fit for their needs.

Distinguished Professor, Larry Zipursky, shares 19th Perl-UNC Neuroscience Prize

Lawrence Zipursky, PhD (left), and Joshua Sanes, PhD (right) [Photo Credit: UNC]

It was announced that Larry Zipursky, Distinguished Professor of biological chemistry at UCLA and DGC Executive Committee member, (pictured above left) will receive the 19^th Perl-UNC Neuroscience Prize from the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine.

UCLA faculty whose research contributes to UCLA Grand Challenges recognized as some of the most influential researchers

UCLA had 41 faculty members included on the Global Highly Cited Researchers 2018 list that is published annually. And of the world’s most influential researchers, several are faculty members whose research contributes to the Depression Grand Challenge and the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge. The list is comprised of scientists who are in the top-1 percent of most widely cited researchers in their respective fields.

UCLA researcher Baljit Khakh named 2018 Allen Distinguished Investigator

Baljit Khakh, a UCLA professor of physiology and neurobiology, was recently named a 2018 Allen Distinguished Investigator by the Allen Institute. The award will support his lab’s research on astrocytes – understudied brain support cells that make up about 40 percent of our brain and hold key information about neurological disorders. Read more →

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University of New Mexico launches Grand Challenge initiative

UNM launches Grand Challenges Initiative

UNM

UCLA is excited to see another university focus on grand challenges. On November 14, 2018, the University of New Mexico (UNM) launched its Grand Challenge initiative. UNM seeks to identify three Grand Challenge Conceptual Goals focused on issues faced in New Mexico. We are honored that UNM refers its applicants to UCLA and the Report on University-Led Grand Challenges as Read more →

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