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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eye-Opening Research

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

New Findings Reshape Our Understanding of Human T Cell Biology

A study led by UC Irvine researchers reveals that T cells in human tissue differ from those found in blood, a finding that could lead to more accurate biomarkers of vaccine efficacy and immunotherapy outcomes.