Month: January 2008

Men at greater risk of complications from too much iron in blood

The world’s largest long-term study of people with a genetic blood disorder has found that men with a specific pair…

Cerebral cortex study points to stem cell treatment possibilities

Dr. Edwin Monuki, doctoral student Karla Hirokawa and their colleagues in the departments of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and Developmental…

Solingen's book on nuclear-weapons proliferation praised

Etel Solingen, political science professor at UC Irvine, is receiving positive attention from international policymakers and the press for her…

Setting an example

Undergraduate Luis Alejandro Lara makes ‘Dreams of Education’ come true for others

Alfred Bork remembered for his work with computers in education

UC Irvine professor emeritus Alfred Bork, known for his teaching prowess, zeal about using computers in education and involvement with…

Lauren Steimer appointed as new director of Film and Video Center

Film and Media Studies lecturer Lauren Steimer was recently appointed director of UC Irvine’s Film and Video Center, just in…

Diversity in Medicine series addresses healthcare disparities

In America’s ever evolving healthcare system, issues of diversity and disparities grow more and more significant. To help address them,…

9/11 stress increases risk of heart problems

Stress and fear in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks may be making Americans sicker, according to a…

A sage to students

Living Our Values recipient Karina Hamilton leads SAGE Scholars to success

Smallpox vaccine alternative identified

Infectious diseases researchers Philip Felgner (pictured) and Huw Davies with the University of California, Irvine Department of Medicine have shown…