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BiochemASE

BiochemASE is is the Biochemistry Association for Student Enrichment at UCLA. They assist Biochemistry undergraduates in navigating the UCLA experience and provide networking opportunities, career information, research exposure, tips for class scheduling and a student mentor for additional support. 

Bruin Beans Health Club

Bruin Beans Health Club (BBHC) is composed of undergraduates and recent alumni working with nephrologists at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA CORE Kidney to improve healthcare delivery to patients with kidney disease by implementing CORE values of Clinical Excellence, Outreach, Research, and Education.

Building Heroes Project at UCLA

Building Heroes Project at UCLA aims to provide the underserved population with the knowledge to recognize and intervene when a medical emergency arises. Students will gain important field research experience by collecting data from the underserved community for a longitudinal research study.

Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at UCLA 

An annual publication of collaborative efforts between undergraduate students at UCLA and other universities, The Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at UCLA aims to promote and disseminate student excellence in psychological research. The organization intends to serve the undergraduate community at large by making the publication process more accessible and highlighting the interesting and relevant nature of the study of psychology. 

Stroke Force Program

In the Stroke Force program, undergraduates are involved in double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter research projects investigating the efficacy of various drugs and procedures applied to the patients that arrive in the UCLA Emergency Room with onset of acute ischemic stroke. Students serve as research associates and work alongside neurologists during code strokes.

TransferMed

TransferMed is a Pre-Health organization at UCLA dedicated to supporting transfer students in securing opportunities such as clinical exposure, research, and interactive learning excursions. TransferMed also exposes students to additional academic resources, both on and off-campus while providing essential guidance on timelines for healthcare and post-graduate education. 

CNS (Clinical Neurogenomics Students

CNS students work alongside medical staff and researchers to help in the effort to bank patient samples from the UCLA Neurology Clinic at the Ronald Reagan Medical Center. The mission of the organization is to provide valuable experience in a healthcare setting to undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in the field.  Specifically, the program is designed to give students the opportunity to interact with patients while learning more about research, neurology, and genomics. 

Collaboration in Undergraduate Research Enrichment at UCLA

CURE at UCLA is an organization of undergraduate researchers who are dedicated to improving the undergraduate research experience. CURE aims to provide students with the resources and mentorship that they need to succeed through the implementation of an internal curriculum and external workshops. CURE integrates resources and information from student organizations, faculty, and the Undergraduate Research Center to provide students with a comprehensive and cohesive guide to approaching undergraduate research. 

BEAT Health Club

BEAT help promote awareness and prevention of a multitude of heart diseases and related pathologies for a better understanding of medicine and healthcare relating to cardiology and beyond. BEAT, is  committed to conducting impactful research studies, offering students unparalleled opportunities to volunteer and actively contribute to cutting-edge cardiovascular research. By serving as research assistants alongside esteemed cardiologists, students will not only deepen their technical understanding but also develop a research methodological mindset.

International Urban Sustainability Student Corps

IUSSC is an environmental/sustainability think-tank at UCLA. They aim to provide unique and policy-driven solutions to some of Los Angeles’s greatest sustainability issues by extensively researching the policies and infrastructure of both Los Angeles and foreign cities.  After a year of research, they travel out of Los Angeles to gain first-hand exposure to other unique cities, produce a research paper with our results, and record the whole process for other UCLA students.

Medical Friends

Medical Friends offers pre-med students mentorship with upperclassman and in addition holds weekly interactive workshops meant to educate pre-med students on various topics, including but not limited to finding a research lab, pursuing volunteer opportunities, picking the path of medicine that suits you, etc.

Genetic Exploration, Networking, and Education (GENE)

GENE is dedicated to promoting professional training in genetics and molecular biology through study, scientific research, and collaboration at both the national and international levels. They focus on creating, writing, and publishing cytogenetics and cancer genetics research in the forms of platforms, posters, and papers. 

Collective of Aspiring MD-PhD Scholars (CAMPS)

CAMPS at UCLA was established in 2024 by a committed group

 of students who struggled to access resources and wanted to assist others facing similar challenges. Our mission is to empower students by offering hands-on research experiences, facilitating impactful clinical opportunities, and cultivating a culture of scientific inquiry and collaboration. We also strive to support students in their journey toward an MD, PhD, DO, and research path. We have three pillars which are research, clinical, and social.

SWC Student Education and Research of Contemporary Health

Student Education and Research on Contemporary Health(SEARCH)aims to find research studies and conduct our own research about healthy living styles and healthy alternatives to common choices and to disseminate this research to the UCLA student body so we can arm them with the tools they need to make the decisions that are best for them not only now, but also for the future.

Regenerative Medicine Club

The Regenerative Medicine Club (RMC) aims to foster and develop research interests and abilities in the stem cell field. Members will gain hands-on experience using various laboratory techniques and properly following lab protocols. The organization is also devoted to bridging the gap between faculty and students by providing an opportunity to connect with regenerative medicine researchers.

Brain-health Education and Advocacy Movement

Brain-health Education and Advocacy Movement is a student-run club that works with the UCLA Easton Center. Our goal is to educate students about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and brain health through learning, community service, and research. Members can apply their knowledge by helping with dementia screenings, volunteering at memory cafes, conducting research, and gaining clinical experience to support the LA community.