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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.
Jan 28, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
California Office of Traffic Safety Awards $850,000 Grant to the UC Irvine School of Medicine to Broaden the UC Traffic Safety Collaborative Program
The program will promote safe practices for young drivers and emphasize the prevention of impaired driving among young populations, while capitalizing on collaboration across UC campuses.
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Feb 17, 2026 | Health Central
Kidney Disease and Eye Changes: What's the Link?
Certain medications used to treat kidney disease can affect eye health, says Yongen Chang, MD, PhD, an associate professor and the co-director of the Center for Glomerular Diseases at the division of nephrology, hypertension and kidney transplant in UC Irvine’s Department of Medicine in California
Feb 12, 2026 | BBC - Wildlife Magazine
"Seriously Underestimated" Shark Experts Looked Into The Eyes of This Deep-See Giant And Were Stunned By What They Saw
Working with Walter Salzburger at the University of Basel and Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk at the University of California, Irvine, among other colleagues, they examined the sharks’ eyes and were stunned by what they saw.