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Jan 22, 2026 | UC Irvine News
UC Irvine Researchers Find Differences Between Two Causes of Heart Valve Narrowing
University of California, Irvine and Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health researchers have identified fundamental structural and functional differences between two major causes of mitral valve stenosis. This narrowing restricts blood flow through the heart. Findings point to new ways of diagnosing and treating the condition.
Jan 21, 2026 | UC Irvine News
UC Irvine Receives its First ARPA-H Award to Advance Lymphatic Imaging, Precision Care
UC Irvine has received its first award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, launching a major effort to improve how doctors detect and treat diseases of the lymphatic system. This $7.45 award will support the development of noninvasive assessment technology.
Jan 07, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Rising Stars in Infectious Disease Treatment & Prevention
Discover how Shruti K. Gohil, MD, MPH, and Erlinda (“Chulie”) Ulloa, MD — recipients of the Fall 2025 Rising Star Award for the UC Irvine School of Medicine — are fighting infectious disease and impacting patient care.
Nov 21, 2025 | Self
5 Cardiologists Share Their Go-To Breakfasts for Better Heart Health
When it comes to breakfast, Dr. Ailin Barseghian El-Farra, a board-certified UCI Health cardiologist, likes to keep things simple and high in fiber. That’s why she gravitates toward prepping chia seed pudding ahead of time—it lets her slow down and enjoy breakfast before work.
Oct 30, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Listening to Veterans: Study Links Agent Orange Exposure to Increased Cancer Risk
Researchers from UC Irvine and the Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center conduct the largest study to date linking Agent Orange exposure to an increased risk for lymphatic cancer.
Sep 04, 2025 | UC Irvine Phi Beta Kappa
UC Irvine Phi Beta Kappa Welcomes a New President
The Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, the Division of Undergraduate Education and the Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa have welcomed Dr. Alpesh N. Amin, professor of medicine, as the new chapter president. Amin will serve a two-year term from 2025 to 2027.
Aug 13, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Eyes on Health: New Study Offered through All of Us Research Program
UC Irvine is one of four institutions facilitating the Eyes on Health study, exploring connections between eye health and overall health by collecting eye images from 5,000 people through the NIH All of Us Research Program.
Jul 09, 2025 | Becker's Hospital Review
‘Integrative oncology enters the equation’: Meet UCI Health’s new cancer leader
Integrative oncology programs can help reduce cancer symptoms, improve quality of life, according to Gary Deng, MD, director of the new Integrative Oncology Program at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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.
Jun 24, 2025 | UC Irvine News
UC Irvine Study Highlights Critical Link Among High Temps, Aging and Disease Risk
Research by Saurabh Chatterjee, PhD, is the first to connect heat stress with gut and immune disruption that lowers defenses.