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Seven women standing together, all wearing jackets with the logo “UC Irvine Institute for Clinical and Translational Science.”

Oct 27, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Partnering with the Community for Relevant & Responsive Research

Learn how the UC Irvine Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) partners with community members in moving science out of the lab and into the real world.
Avery holds a sign that says: “UC Irvine School of Medicine Match Day. I matched in OB/GYN at UCLA!” Standing next to her is her husband, who is holding their baby wrapped in a blanket.

Jul 13, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Delivering Change: New Mom and MD Grad Aims to Improve Black Maternal Health

Avery Robinson-Phelps, MD, a 2026 graduate of UC Irvine’s School of Medicine, heads into her OB/GYN residency with clinical, community-based and personal experience in Black infant and maternal health.
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May 18, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Reimagining School Fitness Testing to Advance Pediatric Health

Dan M. Cooper, MD, recently coauthored a paper published in Pediatric Research that outlines recommendations for reimagining school-based fitness testing as a useful and predictive biomarker of pediatric health.
Sunmin Lee outside building.

May 04, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

ASPIRE Cohort Aims to Advance Asian American Health

Sunmin Lee, ScD, kicks off her effort to recruit 1,800 participants for a first-of-its-kind cohort, helping researchers better understand and prevent cancer in Asian American communities.
John Billimek and Cesar Aranguri stand together with medals around their necks. Aponte and Casafrancas are in the background.

Apr 20, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

John Billimek, PhD, Recognized for Humanitarian Medical Service in Peru

For decades, John Billimek, PhD, has worked with Ayacucho Mission, a nonprofit organization that annually sends volunteers to Peru for a two-week campaign delivering free medical care to impoverished, indigenous people in Ayacucho.
Four women in scrubs and white coats, standing outside a hospital building

Apr 15, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Anjali Y. Hari, MD, Leads a Global Health Program in Obstetrics & Gynecological Care

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.
Sabrina Mir stands near the new UCI Health – Irvine hospital, with the marsh in the background.

Mar 16, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Sabrina Mir Celebrates Community Connections Heading into Match Day

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.

Mary Aina and Femitan Ajayi stand together outside, holding flowers and wearing their white coats

Feb 27, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Amplifying Mothers’ Voices to Advance Health Equity

UC Irvine medical students Mary Aina and Femitan Ajayi spotlight the real-world stories of health disparities in their documentary, “Empowering Voices: Mothers of Color and Autism.”
Dr. Dimene sits on a rock while the other three stand on the rock, with green plants in the background.

Feb 26, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Cynthia Haq, MD, Visits Lesotho to Strengthen Medical Education

Spending a month as a Fulbright Specialist in Southern Africa, Cynthia Haq, MD, helped the Lesotho-Boston Health Alliance (LeBoHA) design faculty development programs for physicians.
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Feb 02, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Learning Across Borders: A Student’s Perspective on Clinical Care in India

Alicia Wells, one of seven UC Irvine medical students to spend two weeks visiting multiple hospitals in Gujarat, India, offers a first-person account of what she learned.