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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.
Two children running on a schoolyard blacktop

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.
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.”
Rimal Bera and Mindy Andrews stand with buildings and trees in the background

Nov 24, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Personalizing Psychiatric Care: A Window into Life with Schizophrenia

The long-term affiliation between UC Irvine and the John Henry Foundation helps psychiatry medical residents better understand adults living with schizophrenia, enhancing their training through transformative human-centered care.
John and Tanya stand next to each other on an outdoor, upstairs patio

Nov 04, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

New Research Hub Targets Community Health Needs

The new Family Health Center Research Hub aims to help researchers better respond to community needs, facilitating impactful collaborations with Federally Qualified Health Centers in Santa Ana and Anaheim based on transparency and trust.
A young boy holding two pieces of licorice crossed, with gummy bears on toothpicks holding the strands together

Oct 29, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Scientists: UC Irvine Hosts Youth Science Event

More than 130 kids, aged 5 through 18, became UC Irvine researchers for a day during an event aimed at introducing youth to the wonders of science.
Federico E. Vaca stands next to a car door, in front of a large wrap-around screen showing a city road.

Aug 04, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Free Event to Train Teen Drivers Aims to Save Lives

Register your teen for the Ford Driving Skills for Life event in Anaheim on Aug. 16 and 17, and join Federico E. Vaca, MD, MPH in helping to keep young drivers safe.