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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.
Jan 28, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
California Office of Traffic Safety Awards $850,000 Grant to the UC Irvine School of Medicine to Broaden 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 23, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Pioneering Research to Prevent and Reverse Blindness
Questioning the irreversibility of retinal death, new research supports preclinical studies in vision restoration by establishing infrastructure, technology and protocols that could pave the way for human donor eye transplantation.
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Feb 02, 2026 | Fast Company
Hospitals are 24/7 Energy Hogs. This One Just Went All Electric
The University of California Irvine’s new healthcare campus has a long list of innovative features, from its combined inpatient-outpatient surgical suite to its outdoor chemotherapy infusion terrace to an entire floor dedicated to staff only. The one thing it doesn’t have is a gas line.
Feb 02, 2026 | Healio
Medicaid Expansion Linked with Merkel Cell Survival
“Early recognition, prompt biopsy, and expedited referral can have a major impact on outcomes, particularly for patients who may already face insurance or access barriers,” Thuy Tran, MD, surgical oncologist, assistant professor of surgery and director of melanoma surgery research at the University of California Irvine, told Healio.