Health Sciences

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Most online liquid nicotine vendors fail to prevent sales to minors

UCI-led study shows that self-regulation of e-cigarette industry isn’t working

Heading Off Brain Injuries

An alligator researcher, a crash test dummy and an ex-Boston Red Sox medic join forces to unravel the mystery of water polo concussions

Alzheimer's: It's Not What You Think

Claudia Kawas turns the study of the disease on its head, leading other researchers to change their assumptions

Music vs. Alzheimer's

Favorite songs from a person’s past can ease depression, agitation and other symptoms of dementia, says a UCI researcher who donates iPods to nursing homes

Stroke of the Future

In 20 years, stem cells, genetics and robotics will get patients back on their feet after a blood clot in the brain

Flipped Reality

Prism goggles trick the brain into rewiring the visual cortex, providing insight into its plasticity

UCI autism center names new director of education & training

Anna Laakman, who has extensive experience establishing best teaching practices at one of the nation’s most distinguished autism centers, has joined UCI’s Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders as director of education & training. In her new role, Laakman will develop innovative training opportunities for those who interact with and serve individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, […]

Public health chair receives State Department fellowship

Oladele Ogunseitan, chair of UCI’s Program in Public Health, will temporarily join the U.S. Department of State later this year as one of 12 Jefferson Science Fellows. An expert on the environmental effects of industrial development and hazardous pollutants, Ogunseitan said he hopes to collaborate with federal officials on improving the regulation of toxic chemicals to enhance health […]

Sue and Bill Gross' nursing gift to UCI continues worldwide support of healthcare, research and education

Sue and Bill Gross’ generous $40 million gift to establish a nursing school at the University of California, Irvine is a continuation of their commitment to improve education, research and healthcare around the world. They began backing cutting-edge health research at UCI in 2006, when they made an initial $10 million donation to establish the […]

A New Home for Nursing

Record $40 million gift from Sue and Bill Gross addresses growing need in healthcare