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Mar 13, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
The Translational Addiction Podcast #6: Unraveling the Role of CHRNA6, the Neuronal α6 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Subunit
In this episode of the Translational Addiction Podcast, produced by the Lotfipour Lab, hosts Michaela Sumortin, Tanvi Garneni, and Ardavan Mehrazma unpack how the CHRNA6 gene acts as a "missing genetic link" in addiction liability.
Sigrid Burruss, MD, Named ACS Advocate of the Year
Sigrid Burruss, MD, received the 2025 SurgeonsVoice Advocate of the Year by the American College of Surgeons for her leadership in advancing surgical advocacy and educating lawmakers on issues affecting patient care.
Bryan K. Sun, MD, Elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation
Learn how Bryan K. Sun, MD, is expanding clinical care and research for patients with genetic skin disorders — work recognized in part by his recent election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
Mar 12, 2026 | UC Irvine News
Match Day Driven by Mentorship
Graduating medical student Saman Andalib credits mentorship from UCI Health doctors for guiding his decision to specialize in orthopedic surgery.
Mar 12, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
2026 Faculty Retreat: Future Directions for Biomedical Research
At the 2026 Faculty Research Retreat for the UC Irvine School of Medicine, presentations covered cutting-edge work in a wide range of fields, from AI to genome editing to dementia therapies and much more.
Mar 11, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
An Orchestra of Science: How Sophie Zaaijer, PhD, Is Advancing Precision Medicine
Learn how genomics specialist Sophie Zaaijer, PhD, is working to make clinical trials more representative and inclusive, addressing gaps in precision medicine through research collaborations that echo her orchestral experience as a violist.
Mar 10, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UC Irvine Researchers Explore Role of Viral-Derived DNA in Disease Response
What role does viral-derived DNA play in our disease response? UC Irvine researchers are closer to answering this question after identifying hundreds of new genes that contain viral-derived elements present in our genome.
Mar 09, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Two School of Medicine Students Advance to Grad Slam Finals
Two of the 10 finalists for UC Irvine’s Grad Slam “research pitch” competition are School of Medicine students Tessa Chou, discussing “HIV’s last wake-up call,” and Celina Yang, explaining “how loneliness rewires the brain.”
Match Day Marks a New Beginning for Med School Couple
Karlos Manzanarez Felix and Trinidad Alcalá-Arcos are excited to “match” as a couple for their residency program. Starting their careers in surgery, they draw from both their PRIME-LC training and their lived experience as immigrants.
Mar 06, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UC Irvine School of Medicine Competes in STAT Madness for Sixth Year in a Row
For the sixth year in a row, UC Irvine School of Medicine competed in STAT Madness, an annual competition by STAT that brings together the best biomedical research from the past year.