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Jun 15, 2026 | HD Buzz
First Participant Dosed in Pioneering Neural Stem Cell Trial for Huntington's Disease
The study is being conducted at the University of California, Irvine through the UCI Alpha Clinic, with support from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). The trial is led by Leslie Thompson, PhD, a long-time HD researcher.
Jun 11, 2026 | Medical Xpress
Cancer Drug Combo Activates Inflammatory Signal That Could Boost Immune Response
"Our study revealed that a combination of cancer drugs can do more than damage cancer-cell DNA to kill the cancer cells," explains postdoctoral fellow Elodie Bournique, PhD. "They can also trigger an 'alarm signal' inside the cancer cells that alerts the body to their presence and recruits immune cells to help eliminate them."
Jun 10, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Sounding the Alarm: A New Strategy in Cancer Therapy
A new study by UC Irvine researchers has identified a mechanism that could enhance both DNA damage and inflammatory signaling in tumor cells, potentially improving cancer treatment response.
Jun 09, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Celebrating Excellence and Unabated Productivity: The Sixth Annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards
The Sixth Annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards celebrated faculty, staff and trainees for groundbreaking achievements in basic science and clinical research, excellence in mentoring, and contributions with a lasting impact on their fields.
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 10, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UC Irvine Researchers Explore Role of Viral-Derived DNA in Disease Response
What role does viral-derived DNA play in our disease response? UC Irvine researchers are closer to answering this question after identifying hundreds of new genes that contain viral-derived elements present in our genome.
Jan 21, 2026 | UC Irvine News
UC Irvine Receives its First ARPA-H Award to Advance Lymphatic Imaging, Precision Care
UC Irvine has received its first award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, launching a major effort to improve how doctors detect and treat diseases of the lymphatic system. This $7.45 award will support the development of noninvasive assessment technology.
Jan 07, 2026 | Graduate Studies
Congratulations to the Recipient of the Gazzaniga Family Medical Research Award
Alisa Mahieu, graduate student in the Department of Biological Chemistry, is this year’s recipient of the Gazzaniga Family Medical Research Award.
Congratulations to the Dr. Lorna Carlin Scholar Awardees
The UC Irvine School of Medicine Office of Graduate Studies announces the recipients of the Dr. Lorna Carlin Scholar Awards.
Oct 18, 2025 | Economic Times
Almost as harmful as alcohol: Top U.S. cardiologist warns against a hidden danger that could turn kids into diabetic adults with fatty liver
Research from UC Irvine shows that dietary fiber like inulin, found in onions, garlic, and artichokes, helps gut microbes neutralize sugar before it damages the liver.