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Jul 01, 2026 | ProBio Inc.
ProBio's AAV Manufacturing Excellence Powers UC Irvine and GlyTR Therapeutics First‑in‑Class Pan-Cancer CAR‑T Program
UC Irvine researchers and GlyTR Therapeutics have advanced a groundbreaking, first-in-class pan-cancer CAR-T platform with the potential to expand the reach of cell therapy into solid tumors.
Jun 23, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Researchers Develop a Potential Blood Test for Diagnosing ALS
UC Irvine researchers are part of an international team developing a new blood test to diagnose ALS and track its progression.
Jun 18, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
CBD to Alleviate ‘Chemo Brain’ in Cancer Survivors
A new study by UC Irvine researchers suggests that CBD can help treat “brain fog” for people with cancer-therapy-related cognitive impairments (CRCI), addressing an unmet medical need.
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Women are now substantially represented in clinical trials for FDA-approved drugs, according to a new study led by Sophie Zaaijer, PhD. Yet gaps persist, signaling there’s more to be done in making medicine truly equitable.
A new UC Irvine-led study finds overlooked form of adversity can reveal hidden mental health risks in nearly 30,000 children.
After completing her first year of medical school, Harneet Arora reflects on her growth and shares some advice for the incoming class.
Jul 21, 2026 | Live Science
Childhood Unpredictability Linked to Higher Mental Health Risks
“What we discovered in the laboratory mice is that optimal development of the brain depends on consistent patterns, which enable the maturation of brain connections. Like mice, children's brain connections involved in happiness, threat and safety benefit from repeated, predictable experiences," said Dr. Tallie Z. Baram, study's senior author and co-corresponding author.
Jul 14, 2026 | LA Times
Is It Safe To Eat Produce? A Rise in Diarrhea-Causing Cyclosporiasis Sparks Fears of Fruits, Vegetables
But people don’t have to stop consuming fruits and vegetables, said Dr. Shruti K. Gohil, the associate medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention at UCI Health. Washing produce thoroughly with water or with a produce wash can help reduce the risk of cyclosporiasis infection.