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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.
Apr 13, 2025 | The New York Times Magazine
Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?
James M. Swanson, PhD, professor emeritus in the Department of Pediatrics, talks to the New York Times Magazine about his study of attention disorders and what he's found after three decades of studying stimulant treatment.
Mar 17, 2025 | UC Irvine News
UC Irvine research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior
Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars from the UC Irvine School of Medicine illuminate the profound impacts of these adverse childhood experiences on brain development and introduce new paths for understanding and tackling them.
Dec 03, 2024 | The Dallas Morning News
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy are all the rage. Are they safe for kids?
Dan Cooper, a distinguished professor in the Department of Pediatrics, explains to The Dallas Morning News that there are still many unknowns about the long-term effects of weight-loss medications on children.
Sep 23, 2024 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Lighting the Way for a New Generation in Children’s Eye Care
John Graether, MD, makes $1 million gift to establish pediatric ophthalmology fellowship.
Sep 18, 2024 | Science News Explores
Use of injectable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs skyrockets among teens
Dan Cooper, distinguished professor in the Department of Pediatrics, answers questions about the increasing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs among teens.