Day: October 27, 2009

UCI neuroscientist Zhiqun Tan

Alzheimer’s lesions found in the retina

UC Irvine neuroscientists have found that retinas in mice genetically altered to have Alzheimer’s undergo changes similar to those that occur in the brain – most notably the accumulation of amyloid plaque lesions.

Sherwynn Umali

The well-rounded student

Sherynn Umali ’03 directs campus organizations, and she says clubs are an essential part of a well-rounded education.

Leslie M. Thompson

Hope for Huntington’s patients

Leslie M. Thompson has her eye on a treatment for the fatal Huntington’s disease. Stem cells may hold the key.

Jamie Akiva Kahn

Medical student reflects UCI values

Medical student’s sensitivity and respect for patients reflects spirit of UC Irvine’s Living Our Values award.