Month: March 2022

UCI researchers receive state funding to study pandemic forecasting

COVID Modeling Consortium resources designed to strengthen response to future outbreaks

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Newport Beach regatta hosted by UCI shut down early due to high winds, rough swells

On Saturday, March 5, UC Irvine Rowing hosted and competed in the California Challenge Cup at Marina Park in Newport Beach. Schools from across the state competed, with about 250 athletes and spectators on a brisk, windy morning. In this duel-style sprint race, each school entered two boats that went head to head in three […]

Frances Contreras

New education dean seeks to serve all stakeholders

The first Chicana/Latina to hold this position in the UC system, Frances Contreras sees inclusivity as key to excellence

The other March madness: Match Day

At festive ceremony, UCI medical students find out where they will start their careers as doctors

E. Alison Holman

Understanding the health effects of collective trauma

Research by Alison Holman finds negative mental, physical outcomes possible even if you weren’t there

UCI scientists make leap forward for genetic sequencing

Research to lead to improved personalized medicine and understanding of evolution

Taiwan’s people are not impressed with China’s “Zero COVID” status

Brookings Institution, March 11, 2022

COVID-19 will likely become a seasonal disease, CDC director says

Healthline, March 11, 2022

Here’s how long COVID symptoms last now

Eat This, Not That!, March 11, 2022

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New UCI-led study finds links between circadian rhythms, metabolism and addiction

Findings reveal possible role for peripheral organs in substance use disorders