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Mar 27, 2026 | Knowridge
Scientists Find Hidden Cause of Stroke in Older People
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have discovered a surprising new factor that may contribute to brain hemorrhages. Their study, published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation, shows that aging red blood cells themselves may play a direct role in causing these small brain bleeds
Mar 26, 2026 | The New York Times
Olympic Committee Bans Transgender Athletes From Women's Events
Eric Vilain, a human geneticist at the University of California, Irvine, who advised the I.O.C. for almost a decade through 2017 on questions related to gender and sex eligibility, said the science was “not settled at all.” “I wouldn’t mind if they said we are a private organization and want to exclude transgender and DSD athletes and whoever is unhappy can start a new federation, but they are trying to find excuses to back that up."
Mar 26, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
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.
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.
Mar 26, 2026 | UC Irvine News
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.
A Medical Student’s Path to Child Neurology
As Alicia Wells heads into her residency in child neurology, her journey comes full circle, transforming childhood hospital experiences into a lifelong commitment to helping families navigate health challenges.
Mar 25, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Unlocking the Cell's 'Gatekeeper': UC Irvine Researchers Discover Critical RNA Quality-Control Factor, LENG8
A study led by Professor Yongsheng Shi’s team has unveiled a previously undefined key mechanism within the cell: the LENG8 protein.
Peter Chang, MD, Translates AI to Advance Healthcare
Stepping into his new role as director of the Institute for Precision Health, Peter Chang, MD, leans into his experience as both a software engineer and radiologist, translating AI research into real-world care.
UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider
March 24, 2026
Mar 23, 2026 | Spectrum News 1
LA-Based Project Sleep Works to 'Make Sleep Cool'
March is Sleep Awareness Month, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 adults in the United States reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day. … UCI Health Sleep Disorder Center Medical Director, KyongBin Im, MD, discusses the potential health effects of chronic sleep loss and deprivation.