UCLA Neurology

10/09/2026

California Baby founder and CEO Jessica Iclisoy has teamed up with UCLA Health to create custom postpartum care kits featuring plant-based, sustainable essentials for new parents and their little ones.

The kits are now being gifted to labor and delivery patients at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

09/30/2026

NeuroNotes has launched — a UCLA-curated platform that helps you dive into current neuroscience research with interactive AI tools. It features faculty-selected papers, talks and resources on topics ranging from brain aging to aggressive brain cancer and the breakthroughs shaping the future of brain health.

Explore the platform here: https://ucla.in/4hnix7u

09/29/2026

UCLA graduate Samuel Idahosa spent years navigating the pain and challenges of sickle cell disease. Now, after receiving Lyfgenia, a newly approved gene therapy, he is considered cured.

UCLA Health was one of the first medical centers to offer Lyfgenia, which modifies a patient’s own blood-forming stem cells to produce hemoglobin that doesn’t sickle.

Read the full article: https://ucla.in/4hueKnx

09/25/2026

Prostate cancer often develops without symptoms, making screening an important tool for detecting the disease early when it’s highly treatable.

Robert Reiter, MD, chief of urologic oncology at UCLA Health, shares what men should know about prostate cancer.

09/18/2026

The Healthy Brain LA Impact Summit brought together researchers, community orgs, and policymakers to promote brain health and reflect on progress made in implementing the Los Angeles County Strategic Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. Dr. Jason Hinman highlighted how preventing dementia starts with managing blood pressure, staying active, and making brain-healthy choices.

09/17/2026

Living with Parkinson’s can mean navigating symptoms that change over time.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation and UCLA Neurology on October 10th for Managing Changing Symptoms, a free educational program exploring treatment options, changes in care, and strategies for staying independent and supported.

UCLA clinicians and researchers will be among the expert speakers.

Date: October 10 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: UCLA University Club
Register: Parkinson.org/LA

Attendance is free, with lunch and parking provided.

09/15/2026

We are proud to share that UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital placed in California’s top five hospitals by U.S. News & World Report's latest evaluation of pediatric care. Multiple subspecialties also earned a national ranking.

This is the 20th consecutive year UCLA Health has demonstrated broad excellence with multiple pediatric subspecialties rated among the nation’s leaders in the publication’s Best Children’s Hospitals assessment. Thank you to our amazing team, patients, families and community for making this recognition possible. Learn more about the rankings here: https://ucla.in/4xqHZha

09/11/2026

Many women going through menopause report struggling with memory lapses, trouble concentrating and slower thinking, a set of symptoms often described as brain fog.

A new study by Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl suggests an estrogen hormone treatment combining estriol and progesterone may help ease these symptoms, offering an early but potentially promising way to address a menopause-related symptom for which there is currently no FDA-approved treatment.

A new study by UCLA Health suggests an estrogen hormone treatment combining estriol and progesterone may help ease brain fog symptoms, offering an early but potentially promising way to address a menopause-related symptom for which there is currently no FDA-approved treatment.

09/11/2026

New $600,000 investment--part of a $1.25 million special campaign--will sustain promising science, retain talented investigators, and accelerate the search for cures

09/10/2026

UCLA Health psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, an autism specialist, created a program to help young adults develop their social skills for dating, including working with dating coaches to put lessons into practice. Her approach helped inspire the hit Netflix series “Love on the Spectrum.”

09/04/2026

We’re excited to share the first edition of the Discoveries in Neurology Newsletter!

☀️ Summer 2026: First Light of Discovery

Our inaugural issue highlights the research, discoveries, and people shaping the future of neurological care. Explore new approaches to helping the brain heal after Alzheimer’s disease, advances in blood-based biomarkers, environmental risk factors for Parkinson’s disease, and how AI could help identify patients with Alzheimer’s who might otherwise be missed.

We’re also celebrating recent achievements from across the department and the faculty and trainees driving our work forward.

Read the first edition:

From blood-based biomarkers to emerging therapies, this edition explores the breakthroughs redefining the future of neurological care.

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ranmal Samarasinghe on receiving a CURE Epilepsy Bridge to Breakthrough Award to study SCN8A-related epilepsy, a severe genetic disorder that begins in childhood and often does not respond to current anti-seizure medications.

His lab discovered that the disease may cause developing brain cells to take on the wrong identity, disrupting cells and circuits important for learning and memory. With support from the award, his team will investigate whether correcting this developmental error can restore brain function, potentially paving the way for treatments that address the underlying disease rather than seizures alone.

08/21/2026

Explore UCLA Neurology's Residency Program at our virtual open house! Hear from current residents and faculty, learn what it's like to train at UCLA, and get your questions answered.

Registration: https://uclahs.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cAZjEYzYTmmVwKu8-UbuZg #/registration

08/14/2026

What can electric shock-like sensations tell us about the menopause transition? UCLA Neurology's Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl shares her expertise with Oprah Daily on this lesser-known neurological symptom of hormonal change.

Those sudden zaps can feel alarming, but doctors say hormonal shifts may be messing with your nerves—here’s how to deal.

08/04/2026

UCLA Health is proud to be named by U.S. News & World Report for the 37th consecutive year to the Honor Roll of the 20 Best Hospitals in the Nation, including being ranked #1 in California and Los Angeles, and one of Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.

These honors belong to our amazing care teams, who show up for our patients every day.

07/27/2026

Mark your calendars! Dunk MS 2026 is taking over Pauley Pavilion on Saturday August 1st from 1-3:30 pm!

This family-friendly charity event supports groundbreaking MS research at UCLA Health, led by Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl.

Get tickets: https://www.dunkms.com/

07/26/2026

UCLA Health celebrates 100 years of patient-centered care for the Santa Monica community. From lifesaving emergency care to advanced specialty services, patients and their families have turned to us for innovative and compassionate care. Check out the timeline showcasing some of our biggest milestones.

07/23/2026

Extra oxygen can provide powerful support for serious burns. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is one of the advanced treatments available for eligible patients. It helps the body deliver more oxygen to injured tissues. It reduces swelling, speeds up healing and improves recovery.

07/02/2026

From 4th of July fireworks to backyard grilling and camping, summer is full of outdoor fun. A few precautions can help prevent burns. And if a serious burn happens, the UCLA Health Regional Burn Center offers the highest level of care available.