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Nov 12, 2025 | Real Simple

7 Immune-Boosting Superfoods Health Experts Always Recommend for Cold and Flu Season

Immune cells require certain nutrients to function properly, explains Dr. Gary E. Deng, director of the Integrative Oncology Program at UCI Health Irvine. These nutrients may work by triggering critical cellular reactions, providing energy for immune cells or fighting harmful molecules.
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Oct 30, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Listening to Veterans: Study Links Agent Orange Exposure to Increased Cancer Risk

Researchers from UC Irvine and the Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center conduct the largest study to date linking Agent Orange exposure to an increased risk for lymphatic cancer.
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Aug 19, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Lung Cancer Research Foundation Advisory Board Welcomes Misako Nagasaka

The LCRF expanded its Scientific Advisory Board to welcome five new leaders in lung cancer research, including Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD.
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Jul 09, 2025 | Becker's Hospital Review

‘Integrative oncology enters the equation’: Meet UCI Health’s new cancer leader

Integrative oncology programs can help reduce cancer symptoms, improve quality of life, according to Gary Deng, MD, director of the new Integrative Oncology Program at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge. 32 newly funded cancer pilot projects and early phase clinical trials.

Jun 24, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Congratulations 2024 Anti-Cancer Challenge Grant Awardees

Through the unwavering support of dedicated participants, donors and supporters who raised more than $1.5 million in 2024, the Anti-Cancer Challenge has awarded grants to 32 pilot projects and early phase clinical trials, including 20 awardees from the School of Medicine.

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Jun 11, 2025 | Healio

Aspirin ‘may be harmful’ to patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases

According to Jason Zell, DO, associate professor in the division of hematology and oncology, daily adjuvant aspirin did not reduce disease recurrence for patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases and may increase risk for death.
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Jun 11, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Fifth Annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards

The Fifth Annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards celebrated faculty, staff and trainees for groundbreaking achievements in basic science and clinical research and introduced the inaugural Gina Lee Award for Excellence in Mentoring.
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Jun 02, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Student Spotlight: Vanessa Le Blends Dual Passions with Medical Mystery Novels

Learn how Vanessa Le, a medical student at UC Irvine studying oncology, made the Forbes “30 under 30” list as a rising star in media.
Falling Leaves ribbon-cutting event

May 20, 2025 | UC Irvine Health Affairs

UC Irvine Celebrates Completion of Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building

The building will be one of the largest translational research hubs on the West Coast once it becomes fully operational in the coming months.
Spring 2025 Rising Stars

May 13, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Yulian Khagi, MD, and  Zhina Sadeghi, MD, Recognized as Spring 2025 Rising Stars

Khagi and Sadeghi received the Spring 2025 Rising Stars award at a special luncheon on May 7.