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Mar 05, 2026 | UC Office of the President
UC sponsors SB 895 to place a $23 billion bond to fund scientific research in California on the November ballot
The $23 billion bond would protect jobs, sustain lifesaving research, improve health and bolster the state’s innovation economy.
Feb 10, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
California Office of Traffic Safety Awards $400,000 Grant to the UC Irvine School of Medicine to Expand Youth Thriving Program to Parents
The UC Irvine School of Medicine has received a $400,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to expand its Youth Thriving in Life Transitions with Transportation Program to parents of driving-age teens.
Feb 03, 2026 | UC Irvine News
High Estrogen Levels in Brain May Increase Women's Risk of Stress-Related Memory Issues
Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory scars. New research from UC Irvine suggests that levels of estrogen in the brain may play a surprising role in this vulnerability, especially for women. This study's findings could lead to new ways of addressing PTSD and dementia.
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Heading into Match Day, future physician Sabrina Mir reflects on her ties to the local OC community and how the UC Irvine PRIME LEAD-ABC program helped her provide meaningful and impactful care.
In this episode of the Translational Addiction Podcast, produced by the Lotfipour Lab, hosts Michaela Sumortin, Tanvi Garneni, and Ardavan Mehrazma unpack how the CHRNA6 gene acts as a "missing genetic link" in addiction liability.
Learn how Bryan K. Sun, MD, is expanding clinical care and research for patients with genetic skin disorders — work recognized in part by his recent election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
Mar 13, 2026 | HCP Live
The Medical Sisterhood Podcast: Building Influence in Medicine as Women Physicians, With Nastasha Mensikovzka, MD, PhD
In this episode of The Medical Sisterhood, host Mona Shahriari, MD, … is joined by Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD, a dermatologist [and associate professor] at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Department of Dermatology, for a wide-ranging conversation on visibility, resilience, mentorship, and the art of commanding a room recorded in recognition of Women's History Month.
Mar 10, 2026 | The New York Times
Can You Prevent or Reverse Gray Hair?
Much of hair graying is genetic, said Dr. Jessica Shiu, a dermatologist at UCI Health, so your parents and grandparents offer the best insight. … For most people, there’s not much you can do to prevent gray hair, but stacking small changes can help. “It’s not anything crazy — it’s just living a healthy lifestyle,” Dr. Shiu said.