UC Irvine Researchers Develop Promising Drugs to Halt Tumor, Skin Disease Blood Vessel Growth

University of California, Irvine scientists have made a promising discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for aggressive cancers and chronic skin conditions.

UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider

July 8, 2025

Eric Vilain, MD, PhD, Appointed Vice Dean for Clinical Research

Eric J. Vilain, MD, PhD, has been appointed vice dean for clinical research for the UC Irvine School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2025.

Dean's News & Events Newsletter | 35th Edition

July 2025

Spotlighting Geoffrey W. Abbott’s Herbal Intelligence

The Spring 2025 issue of The Anteater spotlights Geoffrey W. Abbott, PhD, and his research into herbal medicines that hold promise for treating serious diseases.

UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider

July 1, 2025

Achieving the ‘Unachievable'

Bernardo Maximiliano “Max” Garduño, a doctoral student in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, credits his colleagues and donors for his development as a neuroscientist.

Moles Can Become Melanomas Through Nongenetic Transitions, UC Irvine Study Shows

Researchers at UC Irvine exploring the genesis of melanoma have identified a cell type in animal and human models that can initiate tumors in the absence of other genetic mutations, a discovery that could help early detection.

Aileen Anderson Named Vice Chancellor for Research at UC Irvine

Director of the Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center has elevated UC Irvine as a leader in biomedical innovation.

UCI School of Medicine Research Insider

June 24, 2025