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Mar 05, 2026 | UC Office of the President
UC sponsors SB 895 to place a $23 billion bond to fund scientific research in California on the November ballot
The $23 billion bond would protect jobs, sustain lifesaving research, improve health and bolster the state’s innovation economy.
Feb 10, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
California Office of Traffic Safety Awards $400,000 Grant to the UC Irvine School of Medicine to Expand Youth Thriving Program to Parents
The UC Irvine School of Medicine has received a $400,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to expand its Youth Thriving in Life Transitions with Transportation Program to parents of driving-age teens.
Feb 03, 2026 | UC Irvine News
High Estrogen Levels in Brain May Increase Women's Risk of Stress-Related Memory Issues
Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory scars. New research from UC Irvine suggests that levels of estrogen in the brain may play a surprising role in this vulnerability, especially for women. This study's findings could lead to new ways of addressing PTSD and dementia.
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At the 2026 Faculty Research Retreat for the UC Irvine School of Medicine, presentations covered cutting-edge work in a wide range of fields, from AI to genome editing to dementia therapies and much more.
Learn how genomics specialist Sophie Zaaijer, PhD, is working to make clinical trials more representative and inclusive, addressing gaps in precision medicine through research collaborations that echo her orchestral experience as a violist.
What role does viral-derived DNA play in our disease response? UC Irvine researchers are closer to answering this question after identifying hundreds of new genes that contain viral-derived elements present in our genome.
Mar 10, 2026 | The New York Times
Can You Prevent or Reverse Gray Hair?
Much of hair graying is genetic, said Dr. Jessica Shiu, a dermatologist at UCI Health, so your parents and grandparents offer the best insight. … For most people, there’s not much you can do to prevent gray hair, but stacking small changes can help. “It’s not anything crazy — it’s just living a healthy lifestyle,” Dr. Shiu said.
Mar 08, 2026 | Real Simple
Why Some People Get Worse Colds Than Others. According To A New Study.
In short, rhinovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes 50% of common colds … They infect epithelial cells that line the nose and upper airways, leading to viral replication and sometimes inflammation,” adds Shruti Gohil, MD, a board-certified infectious diseases physician and associate medical director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention, at UCI Health.