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UCI School of Medicine Research Insider

June 24, 2025
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Jun 24, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Preventing Epilepsy Progression and Preserving Long-Term Memory

An interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians and engineers identifies a potential new treatment for preventing epilepsy progression and preserving long-term memory.
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Jun 24, 2025 | U.S. News & World Report

What Is a Good MCAT Score?

A look at the 16 schools with the highest median MCAT score among incoming students in fall 2024, which includes UC Irvine with a median MCAT of 516.

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Jun 21, 2025 | Prevention

Scientists Find That Just 5 Minutes of Brisk Walking Boosts Brain Health—Here’s How

On top of circulation, exercise releases chemicals that “boost a sense of wellbeing and cognitive performance,” says S. Ahmad Sajjadi MD, PhD, an associate professor of neurology at UC Irvine.
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Jun 18, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Munjal Acharya, PhD, Awarded 2025 Basic Science COHS Team Research Award

The team of Munjal Acharya, PhD, and Alexandre Chan, PharmD, MPH, received the award for their collaborative research that focuses on the alleviation of cancer-related cognitive impairment.
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Jun 17, 2025 | BBC – Science Focus Magazine

Feeling just 'meh' about life? It could be anhedonia – here's how to reverse it

Recent studies by researchers like Professor Diego Pizzagalli have expanded the definition of anhedonia and how to fight it.
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Jun 17, 2025 | The New York Times Style Magazine

How to Pack a Travel First-Aid Kit

Emilie Chow, MD, offers advice on packing a travel first-aid kit, which should include over-the-counter medicines.

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UCI School of Medicine Research Insider

June 17, 2025
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Jun 17, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Workshop Participants Embody Holistic Care

S. Ama Wray, PhD, led an Embodiology® Workshop focused on holistic care, integrating movement, music, poetry and medicine.
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Jun 16, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Julie Youm, PhD, Receives 2025 GIR Vince Sheehan Service Award

The award recognizes Youm for her exceptional service, leadership and long-standing contributions to the AAMC GIR community.