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May 05, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

In Memoriam: Harry T. Haigler, PhD

Physiology and Biophysics Professor Harry T. Haigler, PhD, a pioneering cell biologist, gifted teacher and former associate dean who helped shape medical education at UC Irvine, died on May 4.

Former Professor James Hall in his office at UC Irvine.

Apr 26, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

In Memoriam: James E. Hall, PhD

Former Physiology & Biophysics Professor James E. Hall, PhD, a pioneer and recognized leader in the fields of ion and water transport across cell membranes, died on Dec. 26, 2025.

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Apr 10, 2026 | Health

6 Foods To Help Lower Blood Pressure Besides Pomegranate Juice

Like pomegranates, leafy greens like kale and spinach are rich in naturally occurring nitrates, according to Geoffrey Abbott, PhD, a professor of physiology and biophysics in the School of Medicine at UC Irvine.
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Mar 26, 2026 | UC Irvine News

AAAS names 7 UC Irvine researchers as fellows

Scholars, including Geoffrey Abbott, PhD, from the School of Medicine, are honored for their efforts to advance science or its applications.
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Mar 26, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Advanced to Top Eight in 2026 STAT Madness Competition

For the sixth year in a row, UC Irvine School of Medicine competed in STAT Madness, an annual competition by STAT that brings together the best biomedical research from the past year.

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Mar 26, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Geoffrey W. Abbott, PhD, Named AAAS Fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science elected Geoffrey W. Abbott, PhD, into its 2026 class of AAAS Fellows, recognizing his groundbreaking research into potassium ion channels.
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Mar 06, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

UC Irvine School of Medicine Competes in STAT Madness for Sixth Year in a Row

For the sixth year in a row, UC Irvine School of Medicine competed in STAT Madness, an annual competition by STAT that brings together the best biomedical research from the past year.

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Feb 23, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Crystal M. Ripplinger, PhD, to Join the School of Medicine as Chair of the Department of Physiology & Biophysics

Crystal M. Ripplinger, PhD, joins UC Irvine as chair of Physiology & Biophysics on July1. She will provide strategic leadership to strengthen the department’s renowned research and educational programs.
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Jan 07, 2026 | Graduate Studies

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.
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Jan 05, 2026 | UC Irvine News

Eye-Opening Research

Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk’s astonishing findings about Greenland sharks may lead to new ways of preserving vision as we age.