Category: Research

Susanna Cavallero standing in research lab
January 13, 2026
Dr. Cavallero Awarded NIH Grant to Study the Cardiometabolic Benefits of Exercise
Dr. Susana Cavallero, an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Life Sciences at...
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April 29, 2025
New Study by CDU Faculty Member Finds Childhood Depression and Suicidal Ideation Often Precede Cannabis Use
A newly published longitudinal study led in part by Dr. Shervin Assari, Associate Professor of...
September 18, 2024
CDU SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Susana Cavallero – Advancing Cardiovascular Research and Mentoring Students to Success
Dr. Susana Cavallero’s dedication to unraveling the complexities of vascular biology is matched only by...
Gun Violence Research Earns CDU Student Sutter Health Award
September 15, 2024
Gun Violence Research Earns CDU Student Sutter Health Award
CDU second year medical student, Amina Latif, took part in Sutter Health’s inaugural summer research...
Future Cancer Researchers Present Findings at CDU
September 07, 2024
Future Cancer Researchers Present Findings at CDU
During the months of August and September, CDU hosted the CDU/UCLA Cancer Center Partnership to...
Dr. Noé Rubén Chávez
August 14, 2024
CDU Spotlight: Dr. Noé Rubén Chávez – Championing Health Equity and Youth Mental Health
Dr. Noé R. Chávez’s remarkable journey to academia and CDU exemplifies dedication and passion. Dr....
CDU Welcomes High School Students to Cutting-Edge Summer Programs
July 01, 2024
CDU Welcomes High School Students to Cutting-Edge Summer Programs
CDU opened its doors to local high school students on June 17 for the first...
June 04, 2024
CDU Research Featured in Counsel & Heal
Research led by Dr. Alexandra Donovan, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at Charles R. Drew University...
Students Tackle Health Disparities at Inaugural BSEP Pitchfest.
May 10, 2024
Students Tackle Health Disparities at Inaugural BSEP Pitchfest
The Biomedical Sciences Enrichment Program (BSEP) hosted the inaugural BSEP Pitchfest Competition where the fellowship...
Urban Health Institute Showcases Student Research at Annual Event.
May 04, 2024
Urban Health Institute Showcases Student Research at Annual Event
The Urban Health Institute (UHI) hosted the 6th Annual Student Research Day to showcase the...