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May 04, 2026 | UPI
Cannabis Reclassification Removes Some Hurdles for Industry
Daniele Piomelli, PhD, distinguished professor of anatomy and neurology at the University of California, Irvine, told UPI it is an acknowledgement of cannabis' medical uses.
Apr 23, 2026 | UC Irvine News
Dopamine Deficiency Found to Drive Memory Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease
University of California, Irvine researchers have uncovered a key mechanism underlying memory loss, pointing to a new therapeutic strategy targeting dopamine.
Apr 08, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UC Irvine Researchers Explore Acupuncture’s Potential in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Findings from a new study suggest that acupuncture may improve memory and reduce key changes in the brain stemming from Alzheimer’s disease.
Apr 01, 2026 | Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology
Momoko Watanabe, PhD, Awarded School of Medicine Junior Faculty Research Grant
Anatomy & Neurobiology Assistant Professor Momoko Watanabe, PhD, has received a research grant to support her work on creating small brain tissue models to study how connections between specific brain regions are disrupted in people with autism.
Mar 27, 2026 | Knowridge
Scientists Find Hidden Cause of Stroke in Older People
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have discovered a surprising new factor that may contribute to brain hemorrhages. Their study, published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation, shows that aging red blood cells themselves may play a direct role in causing these small brain bleeds
Mar 16, 2026 | Knowridge
Scientists Discover A Hidden Cause of Brain Bleeding
People with high blood pressure, stroke, or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease are known to have a higher risk of small brain bleeds. A recent study led by Dr. Mark Fisher and Dr. Xiangmin Xu at UC Irvine School of Medicine discovered that aging red blood cells may contribute directly to the formation of these small brain hemorrhages.
Mar 09, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Two School of Medicine Students Advance to Grad Slam Finals
Two of the 10 finalists for UC Irvine’s Grad Slam “research pitch” competition are School of Medicine students Tessa Chou, discussing “HIV’s last wake-up call,” and Celina Yang, explaining “how loneliness rewires the brain.”
Feb 26, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
2026 Willed Body Ceremony of Thanks
On Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, more than 500 community members attended the 2026 Willed Program Ceremony of Thanks at the Student Center on the UC Irvine campus.
Feb 03, 2026 | UC Irvine News
High Estrogen Levels in Brain May Increase Women's Risk of Stress-Related Memory Issues
Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory scars. New research from UC Irvine suggests that levels of estrogen in the brain may play a surprising role in this vulnerability, especially for women. This study's findings could lead to new ways of addressing PTSD and dementia.
Jan 09, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Aspiring Psychiatrist Cassandra Kooiker Advances Mental Health Through Neuroscience
Learn what fostered Cassandra Kooiker’s passion for neuroscience and drew her to UC Irvine’s Medical Scientist Training Program, and why she’s determined to forge a path forward in academic psychiatry, helping people overcome early-life adversity.