UC Regents pay $8.5M in two lawsuits against former UCLA surgeon

The University of California Regents agreed to pay a $8.5 million settlement on July 21 for two lawsuits against a former UCLA spinal surgeon. The lawsuits alleged that Jeffrey Wang, an orthopedic surgeon, failed to disclose his financial conflicts of interests with a medical device maker company before using its products in surgery. The regents […]

UC Regents recap – July 19

The University of California Regents discussed housing projects and construction for several UC campuses on the first day of their bimonthly board meeting at the UC San Francisco Mission Bay campus. Committee on Compliance and Audit The committee unanimously approved the Ethics and Compliance Program plan, which oversees compliance of systemwide policy. Sheryl Vacca, chief […]

UCLA groups to receive increased funding to address food security

UCLA food security organizations are preparing for an increase in funding from the University of California. Last Monday, UC President Janet Napolitano announced the Office of the President would give $3.3 million in funding over two years to help campuses address food insecurity. Each campus will get $151,000 a year. Napolitano announced the funding after […]