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Apr 27, 2022 | UCI News
UCI professor wins prestigious Robert Koch Prize for groundbreaking research
Philip Felgner shares annual award for contributions to creation of mRNA vaccines.
Apr 12, 2022 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI participates in landmark study that reveals clearest genetic signals yet for schizophrenia risk
This and another large genetic study point to similar genes and biological mechanisms that start to home in on the root causes of the severe psychiatric disorder.
Apr 11, 2022 | UCI School of Medicine
New study from UCI reveals how to rejuvenate the immune system of elderly people and reduce their risk of infectious disease
Results identify reason for why older adults are significantly more susceptible to infectious diseases.
Apr 06, 2022 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI-led study could usher in new paradigm for drug discovery
Impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration opens door to GPCR drug discovery in native membrane environments.
Apr 05, 2022 | UCI School of Medicine
New UCI-led study lays foundation for establishing base editing as a one-time, durable treatment for inherited retinal degeneration
A new UCI-led study indicates base editing may provide long-lasting retinal protection and prevent vision deterioration in patients with inherited retinal degeneration, specifically in Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) patients.
Mar 29, 2022 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI-led study links early life adversity, microglia dysfunction, to aberrant adult stress responses, mental illness
Targeting neuroimmune interaction during brain circuit maturation may provide treatment
Mar 23, 2022 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI-led study reveals how TREM2 gene mutation in brain microglia immune cells can increase Alzheimer’s risk
Findings show blocking excess calcium accumulation may be effective therapy.
Mar 15, 2022 | UCI Health
UCI Health gastroenterologist honored by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has named Dr. Kenneth Chang, board-certified UCI Health gastroenterologist and executive director of the UCI Health Digestive Health Institute, a Crystal Awards Master Endoscopist honoree.
Mar 11, 2022 | UCI School of Medicine
New UCI-led study finds links between circadian rhythms, metabolism and addiction
Findings reveal possible role for peripheral organs in substance use disorders.
Feb 25, 2022 | UCI School of Medicine
New UCI study finds Harnessing Online Peer Education to be an effective tool for HIV prevention
Controlled trial shows increased HIV testing and reduced alcohol use among African American and Latinx MSM