Sep 04, 2025 | UC Irvine Phi Beta Kappa

UC Irvine Phi Beta Kappa Welcomes a New President

The Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, the Division of Undergraduate Education and the Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa have welcomed Dr. Alpesh N. Amin, professor of medicine, as the new chapter president. Amin will serve a two-year term from 2025 to 2027.

Sep 03, 2025 | UC Irvine News

$15 Million Gift to Name, Support UC Irvine's Center for Translational Vision Research

UC Irvine received $15 million from the Brunson Foundation, led by James and Cynthia DeBoard, to name the Center for Translational Vision Research. Their generosity will position UC Irvine at the forefront of vision innovation.

Aug 14, 2025 | UC Irvine News

Women with Down Syndrome May Develop Alzheimer's Disease More Rapidly than Men

UC Irvine study finds sex differences may impact treatment approaches. This could help tailor therapies more effectively, not just for people with Down syndrome, but for the broader Alzheimer’s population as well.

Jul 20, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Advancing Gene Therapy to Address Deafness

Gene therapy is safe and effective for treating hereditary deafness in both children and adults, according to findings from a first-of-its-kind multicenter clinical trial.

Jul 15, 2025 | UC Irvine News

UC Irvine Expands National Leadership in Alzheimer's Research with $21 Million Grant

UCI MIND secures National Institute on Aging funding for five more years to further discovery in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research.

Jul 14, 2025 | UC Irvine News

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.

Jul 07, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

New Insight into Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment to Improve Immunotherapy

New research enhances our understanding of the complex interplay among cancer, immunotherapy and brain health, potentially leading to improved treatments and better quality of life for cancer survivors.

Jun 26, 2025 | UCI Health

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.

Jun 26, 2025 | UC Irvine News

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.

Jun 25, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

New Findings Could Help Restore Brain Function After a Stroke

Researchers in the Flanagan Lab at UC Irvine identify communication between brain cells and blood vessels, improving our understanding of brain formation and regenerative strategies for repairing the brain after an injury.