Mar 17, 2025 | UCI News

UC Irvine research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior

Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars from the UC Irvine School of Medicine illuminate the profound impacts of these adverse childhood experiences on brain development and introduce new paths for understanding and tackling them.

Mar 13, 2025 | UCI Health

UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. Nimisha Parekh recognized as Woman of Impact

A national leader in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disorders has been recognized as an Orange County Woman of Impact in the most recent issue of Orange Coast Magazine.

Mar 05, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine

UC Irvine researchers discover listening to jazz music helps relieve musculoskeletal pain

“This is the first study of its kind that links listening to jazz music with less pain and improved health, said Sean Young, PhD, professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Informatics at the UC Irvine School of Medicine.

Feb 25, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine

Hoda Anton-Culver, PhD, to receive AMWA’s 2025 Women in Science Award

Hoda Anton-Culver, PhD, will be presented with the Women in Science Award from the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) at the 110th Annual AMWA Meeting on March 29.

Feb 21, 2025 | UCI Health

Neuroscientist awarded $4.6 million for promising pan-cancer immunotherapy

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has awarded UC Irvine neuroscientist Dr. Michael Demetriou $4.6 million to advance studies of a novel immunotherapy that holds the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment by targeting all major cancer types.

Feb 18, 2025 | UCI News

Clemons Family Foundation donates $11 million to support advanced cancer research

The Clemons Family Foundation has pledged $11 million to support cancer research and provide capital funding for the under-construction Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building and the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building at the UCI Health – Irvine complex on the University of California, Irvine campus.

Feb 12, 2025 | UCI News

UC Irvine School of Medicine associate professor awarded Inoue Prize for Science

Kei Igarashi, PhD, Chancellor’s Fellow and associate professor in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, has been named one of five recipients of the 2024 Inoue Prize for Science. This award recognizes Igarashi’s outstanding achievement in memory and dementia research.

Jan 14, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine

California Office of Traffic Safety Awards $1.2 Million Grant to the UC Irvine School of Medicine for the UC Traffic Safety Collaborative Program

The program will promote safe practices for young drivers and emphasize the prevention of impaired driving among young populations, while capitalizing on collaboration across UC campuses.

Jan 14, 2025 | UCI News

UC Irvine-led study shows crucial role of staffing instability in nursing home ratings

A study led by the University of California, Irvine has revealed the significant impact of staffing instability on nursing home quality across the country, as reflected in the Five-Star Quality Rating System published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Jan 10, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine

Nuclear Speckles Identified as Key Hubs for Gene Expression Regulation

UC Irvine researchers uncover the critical role of nuclear speckles as the major site of pre-mRNA 3′ end processing.