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Apr 17, 2020
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
Victor Radulescu thought he would never see another ventilator.
Apr 13, 2020 | UCI 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.
Apr 08, 2020 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI-led study finds modifiable risk factors could play a role in Alzheimer’s disease
Amyloid is a key feature of Alzheimer’s disease, but the accumulation of these sticky proteins may not be the only risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published this week. Other, modifiable risk factors, such as the amount of fats in our blood and how efficiently our bodies generate energy could also play important roles.
Apr 07, 2020 | UCI News
Campus labs making sample-preserving fluid for COVID-19 test kits
Widespread testing, even of those not showing symptoms, is one of the most effective ways to track the prevalence of coronavirus infections in communities.
Apr 02, 2020 | OC Register
Medical, nursing, EMT students eager to contribute during coronavirus crisis
Apr 01, 2020 | UCI News
Turning colon cancer cells around
Using a modified natural substance along with current clinical approaches could improve colon cancer treatment, according to findings by University of California, Irvine biologists. The discovery comes from their research into the role of an amino acid in tumor development and a potential method for reversing the process.