Faculty

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 neurologist Dr. Steven Cramer

Bad driving may have genetic basis, UCI study finds

Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.

UCi scientist Sheryl Tsai

Trigger of deadly food toxin discovered

A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin to form, which could lead to methods of limiting its production.

UCI's Dr. Steven George

New research center tackles matters of the heart

A new biomedical engineering research center looks to advance technology for treating cardiovascular disease.

Bruce Blumberg

A chemical cause of obesity?

Biologist Bruce Blumberg believes industrial pollutants called obesogens are contributing to America’s obesity epidemic.

Seniors play cards

Immigrants in the shadows

Research by sociology professor Judith Treas sheds light on foreign-born seniors in the U.S.

For Lease Sign

Don't bank on small business

David Neumark’s study shows chain stores and corporate headquarters are more stable economic partners for cities.

"Gulliver" (2001) by Nam June Paik

Exhibition looks at TV with a new eye

The ubiquitous TV becomes sculpture in an exhibit of work by the late mixed-media artist Nam June Paik at Beall Center.

Yukio "Yo" Nishida with his family

Life in Middle Earth

UCI offers Yukio Nishida a home for his growing family and a purpose – to help residents of student housing.

Professor Elizabeth Cauffman

Studying teens' emotional maturity gap

A new study of adolescent judgment and decision-making shows young people may not be able to fully control impulses, resist peer pressure until after 22.