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Sep 02, 2026 | UC Irvine News
Stopping Chronic Pain Before it Starts
UC Irvine researchers find that after an injury, support cells are temporarily rewired to trigger nerve cells to produce sticky beta-amyloid protein fragments best known for their role in Alzheimer’s disease.
Aug 27, 2026 | UC Irvine News
New Data Infrastructure Award to Help Scientific Communities Build Domain-Specific Platforms for Collaborative Data Science and AI
Researchers at UC Irvine, UCLA and the University of Michigan have received nearly $9 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation to establish a new data infrastructure capability that will help scientific communities across the nation use advanced data science and artificial intelligence tools.
Aug 20, 2026 | UC Irvine News
Math and Medicine Join Forces to Solve a Cancer Mystery
UC Irvine scientists uncover a key cause of immunotherapy failure – and a path to overcoming it.
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A new study by UC Irvine researchers suggests that hearing-related tests might one day detect early evidence of Alzheimer’s disease.
On Aug. 8, 2026, a first-of-its-kind retreat brought together five Department of Urology Chairs from the University of California, focused on working collaboratively to elevate excellence in research, education and clinical care.
A UC Irvine study provides evidence that dietary sugar intake in the form of fructose is a key culprit affecting how the body — in particular, the small intestine — handles other nutrients like fat.
Sep 10, 2026 | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Predictive Biomarkers Tested in Clinical Trial Corresponded With 66% Improvement in Antidepressant Response Rate
Researchers led by UC Irvine’s Diego A. Pizzagalli, Ph.D., identified biomarkers that may predict antidepressant response, potentially improving treatment selection and advancing precision psychiatry for depression.
Sep 09, 2026 | Bioengineer.org
New Polycarbonate Polyurethanes Show Promise for Durable Polymer Mitral Valves
A new UC Irvine study led by Arash Kheradvar, MD, PhD, evaluates polycarbonate-based polyurethanes for mitral valves, demonstrating strong durability, desirable mechanics and physiologic blood-flow performance.