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May 20, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Informatics Students Partner with Pediatrics Professor to Gamify Sleep-Loss Test
UC Irvine Students from the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences worked with Katharine Simon, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine, to gamify a sleep-loss test for children and teens.
May 18, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Reimagining School Fitness Testing to Advance Pediatric Health
Dan M. Cooper, MD, recently coauthored a paper published in Pediatric Research that outlines recommendations for reimagining school-based fitness testing as a useful and predictive biomarker of pediatric health.
May 04, 2026 | Live Science
Estrogen in Both the Male and Female Brain Shapes Responses to Trauma, Study Suggests
High estrogen in the brain's memory center may worsen one's resilience against traumatic events, swaying the tendency to develop memory problems or post-traumatic stress in the aftermath, a new study in mice suggests. … Although the research was conducted in mice, the authors think it likely has relevance to humans. "I think this is highly translatable," study senior author Dr. Tallie Z. Baram, a [Distinguished] professor, developmental neuroscientist and child neurologist at the University of California, Irvine, told Live Science.
Apr 27, 2026 | Verywell Health
Early Signs of Autism Parents Should Know
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder. The first definitive signs typically appear between the ages of 1 and 2.5. Dr. Peter J. Chung, medical director of the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of California, Irvine, says this is largely because of the developmental milestones practitioners look for when making a diagnosis.
Feb 03, 2026 | UC Irvine News
High Estrogen Levels in Brain May Increase Women's Risk of Stress-Related Memory Issues
Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory scars. New research from UC Irvine suggests that levels of estrogen in the brain may play a surprising role in this vulnerability, especially for women. This study's findings could lead to new ways of addressing PTSD and dementia.
Nov 12, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Terry Sanger, MD, PhD, Elected to American Pediatric Society
Terry Sanger, MD, PhD, professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Pediatrics, has been elected a 2026 member of the American Pediatric Society for his contributions to advancing child and adolescent health.
Oct 19, 2025 | BBC – Science Focus Magazine
8 science-backed secrets to a more restful night's sleep
Dr. Katharine Simon of UC Irvine compared people who did PMR before a nap to those who went to sleep listening to relaxing music. The results showed that the former group had 125% more deep sleep and an improved sleep pattern.
Jul 08, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Eric Vilain, MD, PhD, Appointed Vice Dean for Clinical Research
Eric J. Vilain, MD, PhD, has been appointed vice dean for clinical research for the UC Irvine School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2025.
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.
May 07, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series Hosts Inaugural Resident & Fellow Research Showcase
The Resident & Fellow Research Showcase, presented as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series, provided a platform for sharing research, strengthening UCI Health’s physician-scientist community and fostering collaboration across departments.