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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 26, 2026 | The New York Times
Olympic Committee Bans Transgender Athletes From Women's Events
Eric Vilain, a human geneticist at the University of California, Irvine, who advised the I.O.C. for almost a decade through 2017 on questions related to gender and sex eligibility, said the science was “not settled at all.” “I wouldn’t mind if they said we are a private organization and want to exclude transgender and DSD athletes and whoever is unhappy can start a new federation, but they are trying to find excuses to back that up."
Mar 25, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Unlocking the Cell's 'Gatekeeper': UC Irvine Researchers Discover Critical RNA Quality-Control Factor, LENG8
A study led by Professor Yongsheng Shi’s team has unveiled a previously undefined key mechanism within the cell: the LENG8 protein.
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.”
Dec 15, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UC Irvine Study Offers Insight into Potential Interventions for Cocaine Use Disorder
Researchers from the UC Irvine School of Medicine have identified a protein involved in regulating cocaine intake. The findings suggest that blocking this protein could help address substance use disorders.
Dec 12, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
PhD Candidate Lauren Otsuka Receives Estée Lauder Epigenetics Fellowship
Lauren Otsuka was awarded the Epigenetics Fellowship in recognition of her doctoral research in the Borrelli Lab, exploring the genetic, epigenetic and metabolic mechanisms contributing to psychiatric disorders.
Sep 25, 2025 | UC Irvine News
Unique Pan-Cancer Immunotherapy Destroys Tumors Without Attacking Healthy Tissue, UC Irvine Study Shows
UC Irvine cancer researchers have demonstrated that a new, highly potent class of immunotherapeutics with unique Velcro-like binding properties can kill diverse cancer types without harming normal tissue. The next step is testing this ‘holy grail’ therapy’s safety and effectiveness in patients.
Sep 24, 2025 | Graduate Studies
Meet the Incoming School of Medicine PhD Students – 2025
Introducing the newest cohort of 36 PhD students in Biomedical Sciences for this fall. These students will conduct research under the guidance of their advisors in one of our five PhD degree-granting departments: Anatomy & Neurobiology, Biological Chemistry, Experimental Pathology, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics and Physiology & Biophysics.
UC Irvine School of Medicine's PhD Orientation 2025
UCI School of Medicine welcomes 35 incoming PhD students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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.