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Jun 10, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Sounding the Alarm: A New Strategy in Cancer Therapy
A new study by UC Irvine researchers has identified a mechanism that could enhance both DNA damage and inflammatory signaling in tumor cells, potentially improving cancer treatment response.
Jun 10, 2026 | UC Irvine News
UC Irvine's Oswald Steward is Awarded 2026 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
UC Irvine neuroscientist Oswald Steward receives one of the world's most prestigious honors in science for his breakthrough discoveries on how the brain learns, adapts and heals.
UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider
June 9, 2026
Jun 09, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Celebrating Excellence and Unabated Productivity: The Sixth Annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards
The Sixth Annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards celebrated faculty, staff and trainees for groundbreaking achievements in basic science and clinical research, excellence in mentoring, and contributions with a lasting impact on their fields.
Jun 08, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
The Translational Addiction Podcast #10: The Dynorphinergic Lateral Hypothalamus to Posterior Ventral Tegmental Area Pathway
In this episode of the Translational Addiction Podcast, hosts Ishva Patel and Arshiya Sen explore how a developing brain circuit between the lateral hypothalamus and posterior ventral tegmental area acts as an age-dependent “brake system” for reward and addiction.
2026 Graduate Medical Education Award Recipients
Introducing the 2026 Graduate Medical Education Award recipients. We celebrate their exceptional dedication to UC Irvine Graduate Medical Education.
Jun 06, 2026 | The New Yorker
When Should You Say Goodbye to a Pet?
Sunita Puri, an associate professor of medicine and UCI Health internist, shares how the booming industry of pet hospice is teaching people how to face the loss of their beloved companions.
Jun 05, 2026 | HuffPost
9 Well-Loved Exercises That Are 'Silent Dangers' For Your Spine, According to Doctors
“Movement is medicine” is a well-known adage with research to back it up. Exercise can undeniably benefit our mental and physical health. However, some common exercises cause harm to the spine, experts warn. … “Not everyone is prone to lumbar disc degeneration,” said Dr. Emily S. Mills, a spine surgeon with UCI Health.
Dean's News & Events Newsletter | 44th Edition
June 2026
Jun 03, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
School of Medicine Grad Day: Welcome to the Zotscars!
Graduate students got the red-carpet treatment, becoming celebrities for a day while spotlighting research achievements and socializing with faculty, staff and alumni at this year’s Oscars-themed Grad Day.