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Mar 26, 2026 | UC Irvine News
AAAS names 7 UC Irvine researchers as fellows
Scholars, including Geoffrey Abbott, PhD, from the School of Medicine, are honored for their efforts to advance science or its applications.
Mar 25, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Unlocking the Cell's 'Gatekeeper': UC Irvine Researchers Discover Critical RNA Quality-Control Factor, LENG8
A study led by Professor Yongsheng Shi’s team has unveiled a previously undefined key mechanism within the cell: the LENG8 protein.
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.
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For more than a decade, Anjali Y. Hari, MD, has worked with clinicians in Tanzania to build a sustainable partnership between UC Irvine and the Bugando Medical Center focused on OB/GYN training and research.
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Findings from a new study suggest that acupuncture may improve memory and reduce key changes in the brain stemming from Alzheimer’s disease.
Apr 10, 2026 | Health
6 Foods To Help Lower Blood Pressure Besides Pomegranate Juice
Like pomegranates, leafy greens like kale and spinach are rich in naturally occurring nitrates, according to Geoffrey Abbott, PhD, a professor of physiology and biophysics in the School of Medicine at UC Irvine.
Apr 01, 2026 | UC Irvine Women in Technology
Danielle Perret Karimi, MD — 2026 Recipient of the UC Irvine Applause Program
Professor Danielle Perret Karimi, MD, one of six recipients of the 2026 UC Irvine Women in Technology Applause Program, was recognized for developing AI-supported efficiency tools within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system to reduce after-hours charting and burnout.