Lisa Flanagan

UC Irvine research team identifies glycosylation enzyme critical in brain formation

Findings may contribute to new therapeutic uses for neural stem cells

UC Irvine stem cell researchers awarded $1.54 million in state funding

Two UC Irvine research teams will receive $1.54 million to further studies on the fundamental structure and function of stem cells. Their work will aid efforts to treat and cure a range of ailments, from cancer to neurological diseases and injuries.

Peter Donovan and Ping Wang

UCImpact: Stem cell research

It’s been five years since Californians approved Proposition 71, which created the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and authorized up to $3 billion for the emerging field of stem cell biology. Since then, UCI’s program has thrived.

California funds UCI stem cell sorting, tracking research

Two UC Irvine scientists will receive grants totaling nearly $1.6 million to develop and advance stem cell sorting and tracking…

UCI scientists find new way to sort stem cells

UC Irvine scientists have found a new way to sort stem cells that should be quicker, easier and more cost-effective…

Master thespian

Jon Lovitz recalls his journey from UC Irvine to ‘Saturday Night Live’ stardom

Somehow, he makes it work

For a guy who gets little screen time and unlikable roles, Jon Lovitz leaves a big impression spiked with sympathy