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Jul 07, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

New Insight into Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment to Improve Immunotherapy

New research enhances our understanding of the complex interplay among cancer, immunotherapy and brain health, potentially leading to improved treatments and better quality of life for cancer survivors.
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Jul 01, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Spotlighting Geoffrey W. Abbott’s Herbal Intelligence

The Spring 2025 issue of The Anteater spotlights Geoffrey W. Abbott, PhD, and his research into herbal medicines that hold promise for treating serious diseases.
UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge. 32 newly funded cancer pilot projects and early phase clinical trials.

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.

Asuka Eguchi running down rugged terrain in the middle of a forest.

Jun 12, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Ultramarathon Runner & Researcher Asuka Eguchi Goes the Distance

Whether pushing through a 100-mile race or staying the course on long-term research, Asuka Eguchi, PhD, has the will to endure, overcoming any obstacles in her way.
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Jun 11, 2025 | UC Irvine 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.
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May 28, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

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.
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May 21, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

UC Irvine Researchers Contribute to New Toolkit for Battling Brain Disorders

Xiangmin Xu and members of his lab have published two new studies as part of the Armamentarium for Precision Brain Cell Access, a consortium of researchers creating next-generation biological tools to battle brain disorders.
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May 21, 2025 | Broad Institute

Scientists create next generation of tools in battle against brain disease

Xiangmin Xu, PhD, Chancellor’s Professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology and director of the UCI Center for Neural Circuit Mapping, and his team, contributed to research that could lead to targeted gene therapies for brain disorders.

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May 20, 2025 | UC Irvine Health Affairs

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.
Lan Huang

May 19, 2025 | American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Meet Lan Huang

Q&A with Huang, PhD, Molecular & Cellular Proteomics associate editor who uses crosslinking mass spec to study protein–protein interactions.