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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 27, 2024 | The New York Times
What Gen Z Gets Wrong About Sunscreen
Melissa Shive, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology, shares thoughts with The New York Times about recent surveys suggesting young adults are soaking up misinformation about sunscreen and skin cancer.
Feb 16, 2024 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UCI School of Medicine Recognizes Black History Month 2024
As the only public medical school in Orange County, the UCI School of Medicine aims to embody the spirit of Black History Month by promoting academic excellence and health equity for the betterment of African, Black and Caribbean communities.
Jan 29, 2024 | The Washington Post
Should I be taking collagen supplements? Here’s what the science says.
Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Dermatology and vice chair for clinical research in dermatology, talks about the importance of using sun protection to improve collagen production.