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Jul 24, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
New Podcast Explores Matthew Perry, Opioids, and the Gut-Brain Connection
The Lotfipour Lab has launched a new podcast series, The Translational Addiction Podcast, exploring cutting-edge addiction science through timely and relatable topics.
UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider
July 22, 2025
Jul 20, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Advancing Gene Therapy to Address Deafness
Gene therapy is safe and effective for treating hereditary deafness in both children and adults, according to findings from a first-of-its-kind multicenter clinical trial.
Jul 17, 2025 | U.S. News & World Report
Types of Mental Health Professionals: From Psychologists and Psychiatrists to Counselors and Social Workers
Robert McCarron, DO, a professor of psychiatry and human behavior, discusses how choosing the right mental health professional is key for effectively managing mental health challenges.
Jul 16, 2025 | The Orange County Register
$21 million grant will help UCI push frontiers in Alzheimer’s research
UC Irvine officials say the renewal confirms the center’s status as a global research leader, as well as its critical role in addressing a growing public health crisis.
Jul 15, 2025 | UC Irvine News
UC Irvine Expands National Leadership in Alzheimer's Research with $21 Million Grant
UCI MIND secures National Institute on Aging funding for five more years to further discovery in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research.
Jul 15, 2025 | The Guardian
I traded booze for THC drinks. But are there hidden risks?
Daniele Piomelli, PhD, a neuroscientist and leading cannabis researcher at UC Irvine says: “Some of these seltzers now contain up to 100mg of THC. That’s enough to send even an experienced user to the hospital if they’re not expecting it.”
July 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Recent PhD Graduate Cuauhtemoc (Temoc) Ramirez Blends Metabolic Research and Mentorship
Postdoctoral fellow Cuauhtemoc (Temoc) Ramirez, PhD, starts his research career driven by the impact of metabolic diseases in his own family and mentoring students as he was once mentored.
Jul 14, 2025 | UC Irvine News
UC Irvine Researchers Develop Promising Drugs to Halt Tumor, Skin Disease Blood Vessel Growth
University of California, Irvine scientists have made a promising discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for aggressive cancers and chronic skin conditions.