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Mar 13, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Bryan K. Sun, MD, Elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation
Learn how Bryan K. Sun, MD, is expanding clinical care and research for patients with genetic skin disorders — work recognized in part by his recent election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
Mar 13, 2026 | HCP Live
The Medical Sisterhood Podcast: Building Influence in Medicine as Women Physicians, With Nastasha Mensikovzka, MD, PhD
In this episode of The Medical Sisterhood, host Mona Shahriari, MD, … is joined by Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD, a dermatologist [and associate professor] at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Department of Dermatology, for a wide-ranging conversation on visibility, resilience, mentorship, and the art of commanding a room recorded in recognition of Women's History Month.
Mar 10, 2026 | The New York Times
Can You Prevent or Reverse Gray Hair?
Much of hair graying is genetic, said Dr. Jessica Shiu, a dermatologist at UCI Health, so your parents and grandparents offer the best insight. … For most people, there’s not much you can do to prevent gray hair, but stacking small changes can help. “It’s not anything crazy — it’s just living a healthy lifestyle,” Dr. Shiu said.
Feb 19, 2026 | UC Irvine News
A Laser Focus on Melanoma
Mihaela Balu, associate professor in the Department of Dermatology, and her team at the Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic, develop a skin scanner that can better detect early signs of deadly cancer.
Dec 04, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
2025 Clinical Innovation Incubator Program Awardees
Drs. Sidharth Chand and Melissa Shive were the award recipients for the 2025 Clinical Innovation Incubator Program.
Jul 14, 2025 | UC Irvine News
UC Irvine Researchers Develop Promising Drugs to Halt Tumor, Skin Disease Blood Vessel Growth
University of California, Irvine scientists have made a promising discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for aggressive cancers and chronic skin conditions.
Jul 08, 2025 | The Orange County Register
CHOC doctor: Good sun-safe habits are an investment in long-term health
Maria Buethe, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology and a pediatric dermatologist at CHOC, writes about the importance of sun-safe habits for kids and families.
Jun 26, 2025 | UCI Health
Moles Can Become Melanomas Through Nongenetic Transitions, UC Irvine Study Shows
Researchers at UC Irvine exploring the genesis of melanoma have identified a cell type in animal and human models that can initiate tumors in the absence of other genetic mutations, a discovery that could help early detection.
Jun 24, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Congratulations 2024 Anti-Cancer Challenge Grant Awardees
Through the unwavering support of dedicated participants, donors and supporters who raised more than $1.5 million in 2024, the Anti-Cancer Challenge has awarded grants to 32 pilot projects and early phase clinical trials, including 20 awardees from the School of Medicine.
May 20, 2025 | UC Irvine Health Affairs
UC Irvine Celebrates Completion of Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building
The building will be one of the largest translational research hubs on the West Coast once it becomes fully operational in the coming months.