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Jun 28, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine
UC Irvine researchers investigate muscle cell development in muscular dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FHSD) is one of the most common muscular dystrophies, which results in progressive weakening of skeletal muscles. Now, a new study published in Genome Research by UCI School of Medicine researchers utilize cutting-edge single-cell spatial transcriptomics to analyze gene expression in individual nuclei and myocytes of disease and control samples to determine how the disease state develops during human skeletal myocyte differentiation.
Jun 10, 2024 | UCI News
‘Cutting the cable’ between CD8+ T and T regulatory cells enhances checkpoint immunotherapy
A UCI-led multidisciplinary research team has identified a new strategy that could enhance the therapeutic effectiveness of this therapy by targeting the communication between immune cells within the tumor, a discovery that may offer a new strategy for improving melanoma treatment.
Jun 10, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine
UC Irvine researchers project cardiac benefits from weight-loss medication tirzepatide
New study finds that popular weight-loss medication may reduce the number of U.S. adults with obesity by 55 million and prevent up to 2 million heart attacks and strokes over a 10-year period.
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On June 13, the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing hosted the inaugural Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences Scholars Day. This event celebrated the outstanding achievements of students, clinicians and faculty from a variety of disciplines within the COHS and UCI Health. More than 150 participants gathered to share their scholarly work, network and prepare for future presentations.
Discoveries in the new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Facility will expand novel gene and cell treatment options for patients.
The School of Medicine’s tripartite mission to Discover. Teach. Heal. relates directly to the Pride Month theme of “We Show Up.”
Jun 26, 2024 | Sports Illustrated
HBCU Medical School Students Participate In Year 3 Of The NFL's 'Diversity In Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative'
UCI School of Medicine medical student Michael Baham participates in the 2024 third-year roster of medical students for the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.
Jun 25, 2024 | The Chargers
Bolts to Host Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative Student for 3rd Straight Year
UCI School of Medicine medical student Michael Baham works with the Los Angeles Chargers, also known as the Bolts, as part of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.