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Nov 12, 2024 | Duke University School of Medicine

Striped gene expression pattern provides clues for neurodegenerative movement disorders

Researchers from UC Irvine and Duke University are using single cell RNA sequencing technologies to better understand spinocerebellar ataxia type 7, which may lead to better treatment options for patients. Recent results were published in Science Translational Medicine.
Dr. Styner

Nov 11, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

Veteran Spotlight: Honoring Late School of Medicine Alumnus James Styner, MD '67

Veteran School of Medicine alumnus James Styner, MD, will be honored at flag-raising ceremony on Nov. 19.
Harry Herr holds an award next to Dean Stamos while on stage at 2024 Lauds & Laurels alumni award ceremony.

Nov 08, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

UC Irvine Alumni Association Honors School of Medicine Alumni at 2024 Lauds & Laurels

UC Irvine Alumni Association recognizes distinguished alumnus Harry Herr, MD (’69), one of the country’s leading urologists
Dr. Daniel Chow in his uniform as part of the U.S. Army Reserves.

Nov 06, 2024 | UCI News

Double Duty

Daniel Chow, MD, associate professor in the Department of Radiological Sciences, serves both UCI Health patients and American soldiers overseas.

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Nov 01, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

Vahid Yaghmai Receives 2024 Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research Distinguished Investigator Award

Dr. Yaghmai is among 42 distinguished recipients who will be inducted into the Academy’s Council of Distinguished Investigators during a ceremony at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
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Oct 21, 2024 | UCI News

A leader in healthcare equity

UCI School of Medicine's Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC) marked its 20th anniversary with a grand celebration on Oct. 18 featuring some of the nation’s leading voices in healthcare and higher education.
Medical student celebrating at Match Day ceremony.

Oct 17, 2024 | University of California

From “rock bottom” to “dream job”: How one doctor found his calling in giving back

PRIME-LC, a medical education program aimed to address the healthcare needs of Latinos, is celebrating 20 years of fighting for a healthier California. Marco Angulo, MD, MA, a UCI School of Medicine alumnus, graduated from one of the earliest PRIME-LC classes in 2011.
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Oct 14, 2024 | UCI News

NIH to support UC Irvine research on reducing alcohol-influenced crash injuries

Federico Vaca MD, MPH, professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and one of the nation’s leading researchers on motor vehicle crash injuries and prevention, will lead an effort to identify risk factors among young drivers.

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Oct 08, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

Cameron S. Carter Awarded Patricia Goldman-Rakic Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Cognitive Neuroscience Research

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded Cameron S. Carter, MD, the Patricia Goldman-Rakic Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Cognitive Neuroscience Research.
student holding UCI National Latinx Physician Day 2024 pin

Oct 04, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

School of Medicine community gathers for National Latino Physician Day

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, physicians and students from the UCI School of Medicine and UCI Health gathered to celebrate National Latino Physician Day. In California, the Latinx population makes up approximately 39%, however, disproportionally, only 6% of physicians identify as Latino or Latina in the United States.