Dec 01, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

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.

Oct 20, 2025 | UC Irvine News

UC Irvine's Cameron Carter is Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Cameron S. Carter, MD, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the nation’s highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.

Oct 14, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

UC Irvine Study Identifies a New Approach to Protect the Brain During Radiation Therapy

Researchers at UC Irvine have identified a targeted way to protect the brain from harmful side effects of cranial radiation therapy, potentially preserving the quality of life for millions of brain cancer survivors.

Oct 08, 2025 | UC Irvine News

CIRM Awards UC Irvine Neuroscientist Another $2 Million for Huntington's Disease Research

The goal is to determine why the fatal condition destroys some brain cells but spares others.

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 15, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Understanding How Fiber Improves Metabolic Health

A new study describes how dietary fiber intake prevents and even reverses dietary fructose-induced liver disease.

Sep 15, 2025 | UC Irvine News

UC Irvine Awarded $18 Million Grant to Lead Landmark Dementia Study

UCI MIND secures National Institute on Aging funding to study an important new degenerative brain disease.

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.

Sep 03, 2025 | UC Irvine News

$15 Million Gift to Name, Support UC Irvine's Center for Translational Vision Research

UC Irvine received $15 million from the Brunson Foundation, led by James and Cynthia DeBoard, to name the Center for Translational Vision Research. Their generosity will position UC Irvine at the forefront of vision innovation.

Aug 14, 2025 | UC Irvine News

Women with Down Syndrome May Develop Alzheimer's Disease More Rapidly than Men

UC Irvine study finds sex differences may impact treatment approaches. This could help tailor therapies more effectively, not just for people with Down syndrome, but for the broader Alzheimer’s population as well.