Research

Our department has more than 300 research protocols over our 10 specialty divisions, spanning the entire spectrum of academic medical pursuits — from atomic level analysis to studies of molecules, cells, tissues, animals and human subjects. We are at the forefront of research at UCI, receiving almost 20% of all faculty research awards at the university in 2023. In total, the Department of Medicine and its divisions received $129M, a 21% increase over the previous year. We have averaged a 26% annual increase in research awards received over the past eight years.

In 2023, approximately 80% of the research awards were categorized as clinical trials; a further 14% of the awards were categorized as basic research, 3% as applied research and the rest split between public service, fellowships, training and “other.” The Department of Medicine has produced over 500 peer-reviewed publications each year since 2020.

For more information about research conducted by Department of Medicine faculty, researchers and students, please visit the research sections of our division websites.
 

Medicine Divisions