Apr 11, 2023 | UC Irvine News

Dr. S. Ahmad Sajjadi receives the inaugural UCI MIND Joan and Don Beall Scholar Award

Dr. S. Ahmad Sajjadi, associate professor of neurology in the UCI School of Medicine, has been named the inaugural recipient of the UCI MIND Joan and Don Beall Scholar Award. The grant will provide $50,000 a year for five years and is renewable one time.

Jan 28, 2023 | Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology

Neuropathology of microbleeds in cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL)

CADASIL brains reveal surprising iron deposits. A new study finds increased iron scattered throughout, not just around blood vessels, challenging previous assumptions. This unexpected finding opens doors for further research into iron's role in this rare brain disease.

Jan 01, 2023 | The Lancet Neurology

Comparison of amyloid burden in individuals with Down syndrome versus autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease: a cross-sectional study

A new study delves into the brains of individuals with different Alzheimer's risk factors, comparing the timing and location of protein deposits linked to memory loss. This research could unlock key differences in disease progression and offer valuable insights for future treatments.

Sep 09, 2022 | GPS-STEM UCI

CIRM Funds New Therapy for Refractory and Metastatic Solid Cancers

Michael Demetriou, professor of neurology at the University of California, Irvine, has received a $1.4 million Quest Award from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.