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Apr 26, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine
UC Irvine study resolves the function of a key vision-supporting protein in cellular-level detail
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered a pivotal role for cellular retinaldehyde protein (CRALBP) in the retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE) in supporting the physiology of the light-sensing cells in our eyes, known as photoreceptors.
Apr 25, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI researchers identified Alzheimer’s disease brain neural circuit alterations
A new study published in "The Journal of Neuroscience" by UCI School of Medicine researchers explores how Alzheimer's disease (AD) affects the brain's wiring, concentrating on a specific brain area called the subiculum, one of the first brain areas impacted by AD.
UCI School of Medicine Recognizes Middle Eastern and North African Heritage Month: Ghalia Azouz
Ghalia Azouz, Research Technician in the Beier Laboratory.
Apr 24, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine
Kevin Beier receives New Investigator Award in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research
Kevin Beier, PhD, assistant professor of physiology and biophysics, has been selected to receive a Hevolution/AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research from the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) and the Hevolution Foundation.
UCI School of Medicine Recognizes Middle Eastern and North African Heritage Month 2024
As the only public medical school in Orange County, the UCI School of Medicine is dedicated to providing opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Mar 26, 2024 | UCI Graduate Division
School of Medicine PhD students shine at UCI Grand Slam
Onwodi Ifejeokwu and May Hui triumphed at the UCI Grad Slam, taking 1st and 3rd place for their impactful research presentations.
Mar 05, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI researchers find potential new gene-independent therapy for retinal degeneration
A research team led by the UC Irvine School of Medicine has identified a potential new gene-independent therapeutic strategy for treating the millions of people worldwide who suffer from retinal degeneration, a group of diseases that can lead to vision loss.
Feb 22, 2024 | UCI News
UC Irvine study shows similarities and differences in human and insect vision formation
Discovery offers insights into retinal disease origins and potential therapeutic targets.
Feb 22, 2024
Gabby Bertaccini was awarded the SRAA Poster Award in Mechanobiology
Gabby Bertaccini was awarded the SRAA Poster Award in Mechanobiology at the Feb 2024 Biophysical Society Meeting.
Feb 14, 2024 | UCI News
UC Irvine-led research team creates novel rabies viral vectors for neural circuit mapping
New tools can detect microstructural changes in aging and Alzheimer’s disease brain neurons.