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Apr 20, 2022 | UC Irvine News
UCI Assistant Professor Selma Masri wins J&J WiSTEM2D Scholars Award for Science
Selma Masri, assistant professor of biological chemistry in the UCI School of Medicine, has won the prestigious 2022 Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award for Science.
Apr 12, 2022 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UCI participates in landmark study that reveals clearest genetic signals yet for schizophrenia risk
This and another large genetic study point to similar genes and biological mechanisms that start to home in on the root causes of the severe psychiatric disorder.
Apr 11, 2022 | UC Irvine News
Vision visionary
UCI’s acclaimed Donald Bren Professor of Ophthalmology, Kris Palczewski, is blazing a trail of innovative research.
UCI assistant professor of medicine receives MERIT grant from National Cancer Institute
Nick Pannunzio, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the UCI School of Medicine, has received a Method to Extend Research in Time Award from the National Cancer Institute.
Apr 11, 2022 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
New study from UCI reveals how to rejuvenate the immune system of elderly people and reduce their risk of infectious disease
Results identify reason for why older adults are significantly more susceptible to infectious diseases.
Apr 06, 2022 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UCI-led study could usher in new paradigm for drug discovery
Impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration opens door to GPCR drug discovery in native membrane environments.
Apr 05, 2022 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
New UCI-led study lays foundation for establishing base editing as a one-time, durable treatment for inherited retinal degeneration
A new UCI-led study indicates base editing may provide long-lasting retinal protection and prevent vision deterioration in patients with inherited retinal degeneration, specifically in Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) patients.
Mar 29, 2022 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UCI-led study links early life adversity, microglia dysfunction, to aberrant adult stress responses, mental illness
Targeting neuroimmune interaction during brain circuit maturation may provide treatment
Mar 23, 2022 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UCI-led study reveals how TREM2 gene mutation in brain microglia immune cells can increase Alzheimer’s risk
Findings show blocking excess calcium accumulation may be effective therapy.
Mar 17, 2022 | THE VERGE
“We don't live in a research bubble.”
The hopes and fears driving an online movement to help Ukrainian researchers.