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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

How do we measure aging? Prevent falls? Support caregivers? Help Veterans sleep better? Tomorrow, UCLA DOM Research Day 2026 brings together the researchers working on those questions and more. Times and locations are in the graphic. We hope you'll join us. #AgingResearch

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Arun Karlamangla @arunkarlamangla.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Findings from a 22-year longitudinal study of women from the mid 40s to late 70s, The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation, SWAN. @uclageriatrics.bsky.social @domucla.bsky.social

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Research from UCLA's Dr. Albert Shieh, discussed in this @JClinInvest commentary, tracked nearly 1,000 women through menopause and found something striking: markers of "leaky gut" don't just rise with age — they accelerate during the menopause transition itself. Read the full commentary here 🔽

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JCI - Menopause and “leaky gut”: implications for midlife women’s health

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

UCLA Geriatrics' Home Visit Program is redefining what primary care looks like. Led by Dr. Patricia Harris, our team brings comprehensive, hour-long visits straight to patients' homes — building trust, catching problems early, and keeping people out of the hospital.

medscape.com

Residency Reverse: When the Patient's Home Is the Office

Home visits — once common and now resurging — flip the dynamic, as the clinician becomes a guest in the patient's home. Experts say as both learn more about each other than is possible in-office,...

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM 📍 West LA VA Medical Center — 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Bldg 500, Rm 3232 💻 Or join via Zoom Webinar All are welcome — in person or online!

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Join us this Thursday as Dr. Cathy C. Lee, MD, MS — Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Chief of the Division of Geriatrics, and Acting GRECC Director at VA Greater LA — shares insights on translating clinical geriatrics research back to the bench.

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Dr. Steve Horvath ran his own epigenetic clock test — by that measure, he's about 3 years younger than his 58 years. Now the scientist behind that clock is coming back to UCLA to bring aging research straight into patient care. 🧬

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Heather McCreath, PhD on her retirement from UCLA! With a career dedicated to health equity, inclusion in research, and uplifting the next generation of scientists, her legacy speaks for itself. Wishing her all the best in this exciting next chapter!

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Clerkship starts June 15! 🎉 UCLA med students begin a 2-week inpatient geriatric medicine experience at Santa Monica Medical Center—learning to care for hospitalized older adults. #UCLAHealth #MedEd #Geriatrics #medicalstudents

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Celebrating our Geriatrics faculty’s accomplishments this May 🎉 From national leadership and research advancements to education and prestigious recognitions, our faculty continue to make meaningful contributions to healthy aging. 💙 #UCLAHealth #Geriatrics #FacultyExcellence #HealthyAging

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Maristela Garcia, recipient of the Landres Award for Outstanding Clinical Teaching 🏆👏 Her dedication and impact on trainees continue to inspire excellence across our department. Congratulations! 🎉🎓

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🎉 Welcome to MSTAR 2026! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that 22 outstanding medical students have been accepted into the Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program! 👏🎓 The program officially kicks off this June, and we’re excited to support this next cohort as they explore!

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Team Update! We are so grateful to Dr. Cathy Alessi as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement. We're also thrilled to welcome Dr. Nancy Tran to the family! We can't wait for you to see the amazing work she'll bring to our team and our patients. 💙

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Shoutout to our incredible faculty for a standout February! From board presentations and published research to mentorship and advocacy for equitable dementia care — our team continues to push the field of geriatric medicine forward in every direction. We're so proud of everything you do.

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🌟 We're hiring! The Division of Geriatrics is seeking talented Clinician-Educators and Investigators. If you're passionate about advancing geriatric care and education, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join a world-class team dedicated to improving the lives of older adults.

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Your heart is an incredible organ that's been working tirelessly for you since before you were born! This American Heart Month, we're celebrating the amazing resilience of the human heart. Research continues to show that positive changes can benefit cardiovascular health at any stage of life.

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

🌟 Medical students: Apply to the MSTAR Program for Summer 2026! NIH-funded aging research with stipends, seminars & networking. 📅 Applications start Jan 16 📧 uclamstar@mednet.ucla.edu #MedicalEducation #AgingResearch

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Exciting News: UCLA Health, USC, and Cedars-Sinai have joined forces to create Southern California's newest Pepper Center—one of only 15 nationally funded centers dedicated to advancing aging research.

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Grace Chen on being selected as a scholar in Technology and AI: Transforming Health Professions Education with the @HarvardMacy Institute! This prestigious program supports healthcare professionals in adapting new technologies and approaches into the learning environment.

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Arun Karlamangla on being named the inaugural holder of the David H Solomon Chair in Geriatric Medicine! This prestigious chair honors Dr. Solomon's legacy as a founder of UCLA's Division of Geriatrics and the nation's largest geriatric fellowship program.

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

UCLA Geriatrician Dr. David Lee weighs in on the incredible story of 97 year-old Saturia Martinez, featured on ABC7! Dr. Lee discusses the Stanford study on aging and explains “cognitive reserve”- a key concept in understanding healthy aging.

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

7.2M American live with dementia. Most family caregivers get no support- until now. Medicare’s GUIDE pilot is expanding nationwide with 24/7 care navigation, respite services, and more. Dr. David Reuben is leading the charge and explains why GUIDE matters here: www.aarp.org/health/brain...

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Dementia Care Pilot Program Now Supports More Families

Medicare’s GUIDE program has a helpline, respite care and a care navigator

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UCLA Geriatrics @uclageriatrics.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Big News: NIH has reinstated grants to UCLA, including support for our MSTAR Program! This program connects medical students with leading aging researchers, inspiring the next generation of physician-scientists. We are grateful to continue this vital work #researchpowersprogress

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