Medicine

Doctoring in a diverse society

An innovative undergraduate course, “Disparities in Medicine,” addresses diversity and how healthcare workers can embrace patients’ distinctive cultural beliefs, languages and faiths to provide better care.

Dr. Henry Klassen

Unlocking stem cells' potential to cure eye disease

Dr. Henry Klassen is discovering new ways to use stem cells to repair the retina, offering new hope for people suffering from retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration.

Jennifer Martin

Beating digestive disease

Young psychologist Jennifer Martin beats inflammatory bowel disease with help from UCI’s world-class specialists.

Yoga class

How to have a healthier 2011

Dr. Morris Hasson of UCI’s Executive Health Program offers his tips for a healthier 2011. A key is to set reasonable goals and see to them.

Becky Spears

Back in play after cancer scare

Alarmed by an ovarian mass, a soccer mom seeks a speedy resolution at UC Irvine Medical Center.

School children in Kenya having their blood sampled for malaria parasites.

Giving global health a shot in the arm

From on-campus labs to rural clinics in Asia, Africa and Central America, UCI researchers and students strive to mitigate illnesses affecting millions.

Dr. Dan Mercola

Finding the ‘fingerprints' of prostate cancer

Dr. Dan Mercola has identified genetic biomarkers — or “fingerprints” — of prostate cancer that yield specific information about tumors, permitting earlier detection and more effective treatment.

Emiliana Borrelli

Emiliana Borrelli's French connection aids brain research

Supported by INSERM, her dopamine studies reveal new clues to brain diseases.

Dr. Ignatius Ou

Taking aim at deadliest cancer

UCI non-small cell lung cancer study highlights advances in targeted drug therapy.

Chancellor's fall message: Leadership excellence

UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake welcomes students, faculty and staff to the fall 2010 quarter with a message on leadership excellence.