We're so proud of the 2025 graduates of UCLA's STAR Program! After years of rigorous clinical and research training, these incredible and innovative physician-scientists are transforming the future of medicine. We can't wait to see all that these LEADERS accomplish. Congrats!!!

Honored to receive the Keith Reimer Distinguished Award from the International Society for Heart Research in Nara Japan.

Congratulations and welcome to the incoming UCLA Internal Medicine Residency class of 2025! We are thrilled to have you join our community and can’t wait to see the impact you will make as physicians, colleagues, and LEADERS. #Match2025 Meet the class: uclahs.fyi/4hNDzJv

Yura Borisov, Jesse Eisenberg, Edgar Ramirez

For my mom’s birthday took her to a pre-Oscar event to meet some stars: Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Colman Domingo, Colin Farrell, Cynthia Erivo

We're celebrating Black History Month! In his latest newsletter, Dr. Abel reflects on the lived experiences of Black physicians, the power of mentorship, and the work to close health equity gaps. Read it here: uclahs.fyi/3X8MqxH

Nice piece by Jeff Flier HMS Dean emeritus at HMS regarding proposed NIH cuts www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

Sharing an interesting analysis of state by state impact of defunding NiH research with the proposed indirect cost cap skywriter.blue/pages/did:pl...

Got named as an LA top doc, 2025 labusinessjournal.com/issues/leade...

In times of crisis, the strength of our community shines through. The LA wildfires have deeply impacted us all, but the support and resources within the DoM remind us we’re not alone. Dr. Abel shares reflections on how we can continue to help each other: uclahs.fyi/3C7v1hC

We're so inspired by our community’s generosity during this time. For those asking how to support colleagues impacted by the LA wildfires, contact [email protected] to learn about donation opportunities. Find comprehensive resources & updates at uclahs.fyi/3DOf0O6

Yesterday President Trump announced a pause on all federal grant disbursals. While it is a bit vague on details, it appears to include research grants. This would be devastating to American science. If you have not had a chance, call your Senators & Reps 🧪 www.cnn.com/2025/01/27/p...

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Congrats Brian on your induction to the @the-asci.bsky.social . Brian was my first PhD student, a long time ago!! internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/01/17/b...

Each week I write a message to members of my department. This is what I shared with them yesterday. connect.uclahealth.org/dom/2025/01/...

Top of my 18K 🏃🏿‍♂️ this morning in the Santa Monica mountains

It takes 2!

About to start in the Rose 🌹 Parade in Pasadena

With the year coming to a close, we invite you to view a special musical gift from @IntMedAbel.bsky.social reflecting on the collective accomplishments of our department in 2024. You are all LEADERS and we are so grateful for your hard work and dedication. Enjoy! uclahs.fyi/3PeAmqr

The Chief Residents @domucla.bsky.social @dgsomucla.bsky.social launched an office decoration challenge for the holidays. Winners were selected by popular vote. See the champion and my commentary on the runner up, that won my vote! This video now works! connect.uclahealth.org/dom/2024/12/...

The Chief Residents @domucla.bsky.social @dgsomucla.bsky.social mucla launched an office decoration challenge for the holidays. Winners were selected by popular vote. See the champion and my commentary on the runner up, that won my vote! vimeo.com/1041267030/f...

Check out our latest publication now out in Circulation. @ahajournals.bsky.social We show how Insulin Receptor Substrate (IRS2) when dysfunctional can lead to arrhythmias. Mechanism in cartoon below. True in humans with germline mutations as well. www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....

Congratulations to Dr. Estelle Everett, selected for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Harold Amos Award for her innovative work in diabetes care! Learn about her exciting "C-Carbs" program and its impact on the future of type 1 diabetes management: vimeo.com/1034008626/f...

Who is speaking in the first session of 2nd Miami Symposium on Human Metabolism? @intmedabel.bsky.social @domucla.bsky.social, Rebecca Haeusler @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, Silke Gillessen @apccc.bsky.social, me, & Blake Rasmussen @utsaroadrunners.bsky.social! More here⏩ www.miamimetabolism.com

Full version of the @domucla.bsky.social 2024 fellowship match welcome video with the rolling credits. Go Bruins! vimeo.com/1035726114/a...

Birds of a feather flock together! This #FellowMatch Day, Dr. Abel takes us "fellow watching" at UCLA to spot the talented fellows of the DoM, then reveals the new faces joining us in 2025! We can’t wait for you all to soar into your new subspecialties! uclahs.fyi/4imRLKC

Match Day is here! Our internal medicine residents are celebrating their fellowship match results with "matcha day" donuts and plenty of joy. Tune in at 5PM to meet our incoming fellows and see where our residents are headed next! Congrats to all! #FellowMatch #Match2025

Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, taken on our last trip to Africa a few years ago. Amazing experience. Will return. #Planetearth #wildlife #safari #Africa

Wildlife sighting on my 11K run 🏃🏿‍♂️this morning!

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We had the privilege of hosting the Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center (ACRC) symposium and gala in celebration of their 50th anniversary. The day was full of talented speakers discussing their discoveries through the center: internalmedicineiowa.org/2024/11/21/a...

The sky’s amazing tapestry this morning in the Santa Monica during my 15K run. Nature’s best art #Sunrise

Diabetes mellitus—Progress and opportunities in the evolving epidemic. Reposting our landmark recent review in @cellpress.bsky.social . 11 citations in 4 months! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Spectacular #LA #Sunrise at the top of my 12.5K run 🏃🏿‍♂️this morning.

Our #Thanksgiving #turkey.

With a research portfolio of in the DOMUCLA.bsky.social topping >$350M we have a superhuman team of fund managers. Checkout our recognition lunch earlier in the fall, with an olympic and superman theme.

Butterfly in Singapore, at the airport. A couple months ago. I thought you might enjoy this.

We all believe that fish is a healthy source of nutrition. But look what happens after the food processing industry got a hold of the poor trout. Check out the nutrition facts label! Weren’t trans fats banned??

Sharing recent video done for @the_asci summarizing my journey and philosophy as a #PhysicianScientist. Links to abbreviated and extended video below. vimeo.com/1017263496 vimeo.com/1017563271