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May 12, 2020 | Interdisciplinary research team awarded $3.8M to study molecular changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer’s disease
Interdisciplinary research team awarded $3.8M to study molecular changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer’s disease
A team of researchers from the University of California, Irvine and San Diego have been awarded $3.8 million by the National Institute on Aging to conduct an epigenomic analysis of neural circuits in the brain. By revealing molecular changes that occur during the course of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the team hopes to identify new therapeutic targets and molecular biomarkers for early detection and better treatment.
May 11, 2020 | Fast-tracked funding
Fast-tracked funding
In mid-March, COVID-19 was sweeping the country and lockdowns were just beginning. Medical researchers and public health professionals were scrambling to not only make sense of the virus but figure out a response that could save lives.
May 11, 2020 | Tu Foundation gives $2.5 million to UCI to support COVID-19 patient care, research
Tu Foundation gives $2.5 million to UCI to support COVID-19 patient care, research
A $2.5 million gift from the John and Mary Tu Foundation to the University of California, Irvine is supporting COVID-19-associated patient care at UCI Health and advance clinical and translational research across campus focused on new ways to test for and treat the viral infection.
Apr 22, 2020 | New study could lead to therapeutic interventions to treat cocaine addiction
New study could lead to therapeutic interventions to treat cocaine addiction
A new study explains how cocaine modifies functions in the brain revealing a potential target for therapies aimed at treating cocaine addiction. The study was published today in Cell Reports.
Apr 17, 2020 | DARPA-funded microchip technology optimizes convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients
DARPA-funded microchip technology optimizes convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients
A consortium of California scientists from government, academia and business today published an initial manuscript describing a novel approach to prepare convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients in BioRxiv.
Apr 16, 2020 | OC Register
Bravo! UCI medical students support clinicians, hospice volunteer honored and more
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, a group of UCI School of Medicine students has taken on extraordinary volunteer roles to support their teachers and mentors at UCI Health.
Apr 16, 2020 | Futurity
TrackCOVID is a free, open-source smartphone app that permits contact tracing for potential coronavirus infections while preserving privacy.
On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom suggested that reopening the state’s economy will require six steps, the first of which involves “tracing and tracking individuals” in order to identify those who need to remain in isolation.
Apr 15, 2020 | He was building rockets. Now he's taking on America's ventilator shortage
He was building rockets. Now he's taking on America's ventilator shortage
Victor Radulescu thought he would never see another ventilator.
Apr 13, 2020 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UCI clinical trial targeting retinitis pigmentosa receives $6.6M grant from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
New grant to support repeat dosing of previously treated patients and ongoing cell manufacturing activities
Apr 10, 2020 | LA Times
Coronavirus diaries are helping people cope. They’re also a research gold mine
Just weeks ago, Jason Kirin, a circus performer in Pittsburgh, was juggling flaming spheres for Facebook Live, trying to make the most of the coronavirus crisis after it had led to the cancellation of all his spring shows.