Feb 02, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine

Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) Winter Social

On Thursday, February 2nd the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) hosted a Winter Social at Hanger 24 in Irvine.

Feb 01, 2023 | Microbiology Spectrum

Beyond Costs: Pragmatic Considerations for Pooling of SARS-CoV-2 Test Samples for Nursing Home Surveillance

Pooling of samples can increase throughput and reduce costs for large-scale SARS-CoV-2 testing when incidence is low. In a cross-sectional study of serial SARS-CoV-2 sampling of staff and residents at three nursing homes, laboratory labor constraints limited the feasibility of pooling prior to the maximal incidence that favored cost savings.

Jan 31, 2023

January 2023

Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology accomplishments and recognition in January 2023.

Jan 28, 2023 | Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology

Neuropathology of microbleeds in cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL)

CADASIL brains reveal surprising iron deposits. A new study finds increased iron scattered throughout, not just around blood vessels, challenging previous assumptions. This unexpected finding opens doors for further research into iron's role in this rare brain disease.

Jan 28, 2023 | Nature Communications

A modular vaccine platform enabled by decoration of bacterial outer membrane vesicles with biotinylated antigens

Researchers unveil AvidVax, a novel platform for designing precise and versatile vaccines. This method leverages engineered bacterial structures to deliver key immune targets, triggering robust immune responses in animal models. AvidVax holds promise for accelerated development of effective vaccines against diverse pathogens.

Jan 27, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine

Assistant professor’s paper recognized for “Leading Research Achievements”

Kevin Beier, University of California, Irvine assistant professor of physiology & biophysics, had a paper cited by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, as among the year’s “Leading Research Achievements” in 2022.

Jan 01, 2023 | The Lancet Neurology

Comparison of amyloid burden in individuals with Down syndrome versus autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease: a cross-sectional study

A new study delves into the brains of individuals with different Alzheimer's risk factors, comparing the timing and location of protein deposits linked to memory loss. This research could unlock key differences in disease progression and offer valuable insights for future treatments.

Oct 18, 2022 | UCI News

UCI launches Center for Neurotherapeutics to facilitate drug discovery and therapy delivery

UCI has launched a Center for Neurotherapeutics to facilitate drug discovery for neurological diseases.

Oct 10, 2022

Paul Negulescu won the 2022 Shaw Prize for Life Science and Medicine

Paul Negulescu won the 2022 Shaw Prize for Life Science and Medicine

Oct 04, 2022 | UCI News

UCI assistant professor is awarded $100,000 grant for her research into women’s cancers

Gina Lee, UCI assistant professor of microbiology & molecular genetics, is one of 10 researchers to receive a $100,000 grant from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation for their innovative work in seeking cures for cancers affecting women.