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Sep 24, 2025 | Graduate Studies

UC Irvine School of Medicine's PhD Orientation 2025

UCI School of Medicine welcomes 35 incoming PhD students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Sep 18, 2025 | UC Irvine News

The Science of Sight

Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD, professor and director of the UC Irvine Brunson Center for Translational Vision Research, leads UC Irvine’s bold pursuit to cure blindness.
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Aug 26, 2025 | Orange Coast Magazine

Exercise, Brain Health and Alzheimer’s: Insights from UC Irvine Research

Kevin Beier, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics, discusses the relationship between exercise and Alzheimer's disease in Orange Coast Magazine's feature focus on wellness.

Lisa Wagar

Aug 19, 2025 | The Scientist

Tonsil Organoids Serve Human Immunology in a Lab Dish

As a postdoctoral researcher Lisa Wagar, now an immunologist at UC Irvine, explored using excised tonsils, which surgeons would otherwise discard, as starting material for generating immune organoids.
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Jul 29, 2025 | The Guardian

The herb linked to reduced inflammation, lower anxiety, and reduced blood sugar

Geoff Abbott, PhD, explains how a component of cilantro called dodecenal binds to a specific part of the potassium channels to open them, reducing cellular excitability that may lead to a more effective use of cilantro as an anticonvulsant, or to modifications of dodecenal to develop safer and more effective anticonvulsant drugs.
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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.

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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.