Aug 01, 2024 | Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

Evolution of Biologically Related Living Kidney Donation in the United States from 1988 to 2022

A research team led by UCI School of Medicine Associate Professor Fawaz Al Ammary, MD, PhD, conducted a retrospective study investigating the factors associated with the steady decline of biologically related living kidney donations in the United States over the past twenty years and what efforts can be taken to break down barriers to these types of donations.

Jul 24, 2024 | UCI Department of Emergency Medicine

New Rural Medicine Elective Rotation in Critical Access Hospital

The UCI Department of Emergency Medicine is pleased to offer a rotation opportunity for residents from programs nationwide who are interested in rural medicine, critical access hospitals and wilderness medicine.

Jul 18, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

The Power of the Summer Healthcare Experience Program — 10 Years Later

The weeklong pathway experience at the UC Irvine School of Medicine is designed to inspire and empower young high school students to pursue career opportunities in healthcare with a focus on women’s health.

Jul 16, 2024 | UCI College of Health Sciences

UC Irvine Geriatrics Interest Group Hosted Virtual Event to Educate Students on Mental Health Care for Older Adults

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, students from the UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Medicine, Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing and Program in Public Health gathered together via Zoom to discuss mental health care for older adults in an event hosted by the UCI Geriatrics Interest Group.

Jul 09, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

UC Irvine Center for Translational Vision Research achieves ORU status

The Center for Translational Vision Research (CTVR) achieves the prestigious Organized Research Unit (ORU) status at UCI, marking a new era for the center that emphasizes its dedication to advancing vision research.

Jul 02, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

UCI College of Health Sciences holds inaugural Scholars Day

On June 13, the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing hosted the inaugural Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences Scholars Day. This event celebrated the outstanding achievements of students, clinicians and faculty from a variety of disciplines within the COHS and UCI Health. More than 150 participants gathered to share their scholarly work, network and prepare for future presentations.

Jul 01, 2024 | Department of Physiology & Biophysics

Kudos | July 2024

Our department recognizes the achievements of our faculty, postdocs and students in our monthly “Kudos" announcement.

Jun 25, 2024 | UCI News

Advancing regenerative medicine therapies

Discoveries in the new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Facility will expand novel gene and cell treatment options for patients.

Jun 24, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

Sheetal Desai, MD, appointed interim chair of UCI Department of Medicine

Sheetal B. Desai, MD, has been named interim chair of the Department of Medicine, effective July 1, 2024.

Jun 18, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

UCI School of Medicine Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

The School of Medicine’s tripartite mission to Discover. Teach. Heal. relates directly to the Pride Month theme of “We Show Up.”