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Linh Vuong and Anand Ganesan in their laboratory.

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.

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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.

Anand Ganesan and Hui Xiao in laboratory.

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.

UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge. 32 newly funded cancer pilot projects and early phase clinical trials.

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.

Falling Leaves ribbon-cutting event

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.
A woman points to her poster as she talks with a man standing next to her. Other people and posters are in the background.

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.

Headshot of Natasha Mesinkovska.

Feb 10, 2025 | Healio

‘Maybe we should listen’: Allergies from sesame to sunscreen may aggravate hair loss

Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD, associate professor and vice chair for clinical research in the Department of Dermatology, emphasizes the role of allergies in immune conditions, which can increase hair loss prevalence among children and adults.

Inaugural Clinical Innovation Incubator Program recipients.

Dec 16, 2024 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Clinical Innovation Incubator Program recognizes inaugural awardees

Drs. Anand Ganesan and Andrew Creadore were the award recipients for the inaugural Clinical Innovation Incubator Program.
Headshot of Michelle Min.

Dec 09, 2024 | Healio

Q&A: Government coverage for wigs can help patients with hair loss disorders

Michelle S. Min, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology, talks to Healio about how government coverage for wigs can help patients with hair loss disorders.

Aug 06, 2024 | Healio

Optical coherence tomography shows variability in port wine birthmark density, size

Kristen M. Kelly, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology, talks to Healio about a study on treatment for port wine birthmarks.