Press Releases

Irvine, Calif. May 22, 2013 – As the world prepares for what may be the next pandemic strain of influenza virus, in the H7N9 bird flu, a new UC Irvine study reveals that the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic was deadliest for people under the age of 65, while those 65 and over had greater [...]

Two hungry young galaxies that collided 11 billion years ago are rapidly forming a massive galaxy about 10 times the size of the Milky Way, according to UC Irvine-led research published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

Early screening for prostate cancer could become as easy for men as personal pregnancy testing is for women, thanks to UC Irvine research published today in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

Children with autism showed significant improvement after six months of simple sensory exercises at home using everyday items such as scents, spoons and sponges, according to UC Irvine neurobiologists.

In his new role, Gillman will be UC Irvine’s chief academic and operating officer, assuming primary responsibility for academic and organizational functions, as well as for advancing the university’s excellence in education, research, and public service.

UC Irvine Health physicians are leaders in their field – more than 100 have been selected among the Best Doctors in America.

Irvine, Calif., May 14, 2013 – After a nationwide search, UC Irvine anthropology professor Bill Maurer has been named dean of the campus’s largest academic unit, the School of Social Sciences. “It’s gratifying when we find that the very best person for the position in the country is already right here,” said Chancellor Michael Drake. [...]

The honor, considered one of the highest in scientific research, goes to a professor renowned for his development of a two- story-high, scanning, tunneling microscope to investigate single molecules.

UC Irvine’s Smart Labs technology has resulted in an average total energy savings of 61 percent in buildings in which it’s been installed, and the state of California took notice.

Four UC Irvine students have been awarded highly coveted Fulbright grants to study abroad. Two will conduct public health research in Jordan; it’s the first time UC Irvine students have been placed in that country. Sponsored by the State Department, Fulbright is the largest international exchange program in the U.S. It funds one year of [...]

UCI Medal honorees demonstrate pillars of excellence in academics, research, leadership and character.

Irvine, Calif., April 11, 2013 – UC Irvine has been named a platinum-level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “Thanks to campuswide efforts, physical activity and employee wellness are important values at UC Irvine,” said Wendell Brase, vice chancellor of administrative & business services. “We are [...]