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Megan Daly standing in her white coat outside the UCI Health - Irvine hospital

Nov 03, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Megan Daly, MD, Excited by Trajectory of Growth in Radiation Oncology

Less than a year into her new role as chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Megan Daly, MD, is focused on continued growth for expanded care.
Megan Daly, MD, stands in front of a radiotherapy system within a hospital room

Sep 06, 2026 | The Lancet

Publication Spotlight — September 2026

Phase 3 SWOG/NRG S1914 trial findings in The Lancet, led by Radiation Oncology Chair Megan Daly, MD, show adding atezolizumab to SBRT did not improve survival in high-risk early-stage NSCLC.
Sophie Zaaijer speaking at a podium with a sign that says, “Health Equity & Research Summit (HERS).”

Jul 22, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Study Shows Progress in Women’s Inclusion in Clinical Trials

Women are now substantially represented in clinical trials for FDA-approved drugs, according to a new study led by Sophie Zaaijer, PhD. Yet gaps persist, signaling there’s more to be done in making medicine truly equitable.
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Jun 26, 2026 | Department of Radiation Oncology

Jeremy Harris, MD, Awarded Coltman Fellowship for Cancer Research

UC Irvine Radiation Oncology Associate Professor Jeremy Harris, MD, has been awarded the Dr. Charles A. Coltman Jr. Fellowship, which is given to outstanding early-career investigators working to significantly improve patients' lives through cancer clinical trials and translational research.
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Jun 08, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

2026 Graduate Medical Education Award Recipients

Introducing the 2026 Graduate Medical Education Award recipients. We celebrate their exceptional dedication to UC Irvine Graduate Medical Education.
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

Mar 03, 2026 | Becker's Hospital Review

The 38 health systems Optum recommends for cancer care in 2026

Optum may refer its payer and employer clients to 38 health systems and medical centers for complex oncology care. The 38 health systems Optum recommends for complex cancer care in 2026: … UC Irvine Medical Center (Orange).

A patient sits in a chair, surrounded by a group of 14 people, many in white coats and medical scrubs

Jan 05, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Medical Mission in Ethiopia: Advancing Radiation Therapy to Fight Cervical Cancer

UC Irvine radiation oncologist Priya Mitra, MD, joins Radiating Hope on a medical mission to Ethiopia, helping expand access to brachytherapy, a lifesaving treatment for women with advanced cervical cancer.
Headshot of Megan Dal

Nov 06, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Megan E. Daly, MD, Appointed Chair of UCI Department of Radiation Oncology

National leader Megan E. Daly, MD, joins UC Irvine as Chair of Radiation Oncology on Jan. 26, 2026. She will drive exciting growth and innovation in the department's clinical and research programs.
Alexandre Chan and Munjal Acharya

Jun 18, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Munjal Acharya, PhD, Awarded 2025 Basic Science COHS Team Research Award

The team of Munjal Acharya, PhD, and Alexandre Chan, PharmD, MPH, received the award for their collaborative research that focuses on the alleviation of cancer-related cognitive impairment.
Headshot of Vahid Yaghmai.

Nov 01, 2024 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Vahid Yaghmai Receives 2024 Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research Distinguished Investigator Award

Dr. Yaghmai is among 42 distinguished recipients who will be inducted into the Academy’s Council of Distinguished Investigators during a ceremony at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.