Toxins, tech and tumors: Is modern life fueling the rise of cancer in millennials?

At UC Irvine, Selma Masri, PhD, found found that circadian disruption alters the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function, potentially making it easier for cancerous cells to spread.

Understanding How Fiber Improves Metabolic Health

A new study describes how dietary fiber intake prevents and even reverses dietary fructose-induced liver disease.

Recent PhD Graduate Cuauhtemoc (Temoc) Ramirez Blends Metabolic Research and Mentorship

Postdoctoral fellow Cuauhtemoc (Temoc) Ramirez, PhD, starts his research career driven by the impact of metabolic diseases in his own family and mentoring students as he was once mentored.

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.

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.

Fifth Annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards

The Fifth Annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards celebrated faculty, staff and trainees for groundbreaking achievements in basic science and clinical research and introduced the inaugural Gina Lee Award for Excellence in Mentoring.

UC Irvine Study Finds How Liver, Kidney Work Together to Support NAD⁺ and Healthy Aging

At the center of this discovery is a surprising role for the liver and kidney in working together to support a critical molecule called NAD⁺, which is essential for cellular energy, repair and longevity.

Study Offers Insights into Cardiovascular Disease by Mapping Organ Interactions

UC Irvine researchers provide the first complete “map” of how organs interact by exchanging metabolites during cardiovascular disease progression, paving the way for organ-specific treatments or diagnostics.

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.

Orange County Woman Opens Up About Living with Fatal, Rare Huntington's Disease

UC Irvine Bren Professor Leslie Thompson, PhD, who’s been researching Huntington’s disease for 35 years, said that while there currently is no cure – there is hope.