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Apr 01, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Obesity Might Promote Prostate Cancer for Asian and Hispanic Immigrants in North America
A new study, by Dan Mercola, MD, PhD, suggests that weight gain in Asian and Hispanic immigrants from the adoption of a North American diet can increase their chances of getting prostate cancer.
Mar 27, 2026 | Knowridge
Scientists Find Hidden Cause of Stroke in Older People
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have discovered a surprising new factor that may contribute to brain hemorrhages. Their study, published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation, shows that aging red blood cells themselves may play a direct role in causing these small brain bleeds
Jan 14, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UC Irvine Researchers Explore Vascular Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Progression
Hypothesizing that vascular dysfunction is a critical pathway driving Alzheimer’s progression in Down syndrome–associated Alzheimer’s disease, Elizabeth Head, PhD, and Vivek Swarup, PhD, investigate molecular pathways that preserve or restore vascular integrity.
Nov 04, 2025 | ALS News
Scientists to study how abnormal protein drives ALS
Dr. Albert La Spada will lead the project, “Alternative Polyadenylation-Driven Subcellular RNA Mislocalization in TDP-43 Proteinopathies,” which will explore the molecular mechanisms by which TDP-43 clumps, a hallmark of ALS, may drive the loss of motor neurons seen in ALS.
Sep 24, 2025 | Graduate Studies
Meet the Incoming School of Medicine PhD Students – 2025
Introducing the newest cohort of 36 PhD students in Biomedical Sciences for this fall. These students will conduct research under the guidance of their advisors in one of our five PhD degree-granting departments: Anatomy & Neurobiology, Biological Chemistry, Experimental Pathology, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics and Physiology & Biophysics.
Aug 14, 2025 | UC Irvine News
Women with Down Syndrome May Develop Alzheimer's Disease More Rapidly than Men
UC Irvine study finds sex differences may impact treatment approaches. This could help tailor therapies more effectively, not just for people with Down syndrome, but for the broader Alzheimer’s population as well.
Jul 31, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Ed Monuki, MD, PhD, Appointed Director of the Medical Scientist Training Program
Dr. Monuki replaces Al Goldin, MD, PhD, who served as MSTP director for the past 33 years.
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.
Jun 11, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Fifth Annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards
The Fifth Annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards celebrated faculty, staff and trainees for groundbreaking achievements in basic science and clinical research and introduced the inaugural Gina Lee Award for Excellence in Mentoring.
Jun 05, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Improved Understanding of Human Brain Development and Disorders
New findings provide a better understanding of human brain development and potentially how birth defects and neurodevelopmental disorders arise. They also inform an approach for creating stem cell-derived tools to deliver neurotherapeutics.