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Sep 25, 2025 | UC Irvine News
Unique Pan-Cancer Immunotherapy Destroys Tumors Without Attacking Healthy Tissue, UC Irvine Study Shows
UC Irvine cancer researchers have demonstrated that a new, highly potent class of immunotherapeutics with unique Velcro-like binding properties can kill diverse cancer types without harming normal tissue. The next step is testing this ‘holy grail’ therapy’s safety and effectiveness in patients.
Sep 25, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Translational Addiction Podcast Explores 'Glia, Substance Use and the Adolescent Brain'
In the Lotfipour Lab's latest podcast, hosts Michaela Sumortin and Tanvi Garneni unpack how glial cells — astrocytes and microglia — shape the brain’s response to drugs of abuse.
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.
Sep 24, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Reversing Age-Related Vision Decline
UC Irvine researchers explore a new treatment for reversing or possibly preventing age-related vision loss, and the findings could extend to boosting immune system health and fighting cancer.
Sep 24, 2025 | The Washington Post
CDC warns of surge in dangerous, highly antibiotic-resistant bacteria
“A single case generates alarm among infectious diseases specialists, and we have cause to be deeply concerned about this trajectory,” said Susan S. Huang, a professor of infectious diseases, who has researched highly antibiotic-resistant organisms, said of the CDC report.
Meet the Incoming School of Medicine PhD Students – 2025
Introducing the newest cohort of 36 PhD students in Biomedical Sciences for this fall. These students will conduct research under the guidance of their advisors in one of our five PhD degree-granting departments: Anatomy & Neurobiology, Biological Chemistry, Experimental Pathology, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics and Physiology & Biophysics.
UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider
September 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025 | Better Homes & Gardens
CBD and THC Drinks Are Popping Up Everywhere—What to Know Before You Try Them
With CBD drinks, especially those that include THC, it’s much harder to gauge how your body will respond, according to Daniele Pomelli, PhD, Director of the Center for the Study of Cannabis at UC Irvine.
Sep 23, 2025 | The Washington Post
Toxins, tech and tumors: Is modern life fueling the rise of cancer in millennials?
At UC Irvine, Selma Masri, PhD, found found that circadian disruption alters the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function, potentially making it easier for cancerous cells to spread.
Sep 23, 2025 | Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Kidney Transplantation
Publication Spotlight
Explore recent publications from the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Kidney Transplantation and learn how their work is pushing the boundaries of discovery while helping improve patient care and health outcomes.