Sep 21, 2026 | UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences

Two New Awards Will Explore Why Some People Stay Cognitively Resilient into Their 90s and Beyond

Two new research awards will tackle this question by studying one of the most informative, but historically understudied, groups in Alzheimer’s research: people who live into their 90s and beyond.

Sep 17, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Liliana Bordeianou, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Surgery

Internationally recognized colorectal surgeon and clinician-scientist, Liliana Bordeianou, MD, MPH, joins UC Irvine School of Medicine as chair of the Department of Surgery on Jan. 1, 2027.

Sep 16, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Social Ecology

Before Psychosis Strikes

Backed by a $2.6 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, UC Irvine will launch a countywide system of care designed to engage and partner with youth and young adults who are showing early warning signs of psychosis, connect them with support and intervene before a first episode of psychosis ever occurs.

Sep 16, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

The Secret to Affordable Biomanufacturing: UC Irvine Researchers Find Nature’s Recipe

UC Irvine researchers have identified the “secret code” in nature that lets enzymes run on a cheap, widely available fuel, offering a new approach for dramatically reducing biomanufacturing costs.

Sep 11, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

A New Model for Studying Retinal Degeneration

Led by Magdalene Seiler, PhD, UC Irvine researchers have created a new rat strain for studying retinal degeneration and the feasibility of retinal transplantation as a novel therapeutic approach to vision loss.

Sep 10, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Auditory Dysfunction Might Sound an Early Alarm for Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study by UC Irvine researchers suggests that hearing-related tests might one day detect early evidence of Alzheimer’s disease.

Sep 09, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Leaders in Urology Unite to Elevate Excellence in Research, Education and Clinical Care

On Aug. 8, 2026, a first-of-its-kind retreat brought together five Department of Urology Chairs from the University of California, focused on working collaboratively to elevate excellence in research, education and clinical care.

Sep 03, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

High Fructose Consumption and the Unexpected Role of the Small Intestine

A UC Irvine study provides evidence that dietary sugar intake in the form of fructose is a key culprit affecting how the body — in particular, the small intestine — handles other nutrients like fat.

Sep 01, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Pre-Med Students Spend Summer Immersed in Biomedical Research

Undergraduate students from Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) in North Carolina, Alabama and Washington, D.C. spent their summer in Southern California, conducting biomedical research and gaining clinical exposure at UC Irvine.

Aug 31, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Sexual Health is Health: Jessica Yih, MD, Broadens Access to Care

Jessica Yih, MD, has a message leading up to World Sexual Health Day as she responds to this year’s central question: “Whose bodies are sexual health systems built for — and whose are left out?”