Year: 2012

Renowned chemist and founding faculty member discovered that aerosol propellants were creating a hole in Earth’s ozone layer.

“Our study suggests that online uses support the development of adolescents rather than placing them at increased risk,” says UCI’s Stephanie Reich.

Stop exercising, eat as much as you want … and still lose weight? It sounds impossible, but UC Irvine and Italian researchers have found that by blocking a natural, marijuana-like chemical regulating energy metabolism, this can happen, at least in the lab.

UC Irvine’s Dr. Michael J. Stamos says the nation’s second-leading cause of cancer death is preventable, treatable and curable.

UCI celebrates prolific career of dance pioneer Donald McKayle.

Immigration Rights Clinic students say Secure Communities program could lead to racial profiling.

UCI ophthalmology professor receives second annual honor for extraordinary contributions to his field.

Keynote speaker at University Club reception is 1990 social ecology graduate Arif Alikhan, now deputy executive director for law enforcement and homeland security at Los Angeles World Airports, which includes LAX.

Local version of TED conference focuses on science and art in an evolving society.

Cinat honored for her skill and compassion as a trauma and critical care surgeon. She was director of the UC Irvine Regional Burn Center in Orange, Calif.