Month: October 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.

UCI to commemorate fall of Berlin Wall 20 years ago

UCI will mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a traveling photography exhibit and a…

Berlin Wall

UCI marks 20th anniversary of Berlin Wall fall with exhibit, conference

Making sense of healthcare reform

UCI experts agree that increasing access while decreasing costs is key but question whether healthcare reform can be achieved.

Gay rights documentary to screen at UCI

UC Irvine’s Center in Law, Society & Culture is hosting “Covering the Law,” a conference Nov. 9 and 10 exploring…

Cities can't bank on small businesses for stability, study reports

Locally owned small businesses don’t insulate communities from layoffs and closures in bad economic times. Rather, corporate headquarters do the…

Emotional maturity lags cognitive ability in juveniles, study shows

A new study has found that teens often lack the social and emotional maturity to control impulses. In contrast, intellectual…