New UCI-led study finds links between circadian rhythms, metabolism and addiction
Findings reveal possible role for peripheral organs in substance use disorders
March 11, 2022
Medicine
Physiology & biophysics professor co-writes book on how membranes, their proteins work
Stephen H. White, a professor of physiology & biophysics in the UCI School of Medicine since 1973, has co-authored a book that he calls the culmination of his career. Cell Boundaries (Garland Science, 2021) was 13 years in the making and describes how membranes and their proteins work. White and his collaborators, Gunnar von Heijne, […]
February 17, 2022
Behind a good mutation: How a gene variant protects against Alzheimer’s
UCI study provides first evidence about how this protective mutation may reduce disease risk
February 14, 2022
$5.5 million CIRM grant to fund development of new cervical spinal cord injury therapeutic
Aileen Anderson, director of UCI’s Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center and professor of physical medicine & rehabilitation, has been awarded a 30-month, $5.5 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The funds will be used in the development of a new human neural stem cell therapeutic for treating chronic cervical […]
November 30, 2021
UCI breaks ground on new hospital, medical complex in Irvine
New facility on campus will be next chapter of healthcare in Orange County
November 16, 2021
UCI is among founding members of national coalition to improve clinical trials
ACT@POC aims to boost efficiency, accessibility and participant diversity to benefit patients
November 09, 2021
UCI and CHOC join new NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence Network
Partnership is committed to improving access and care for rare disease patients
November 04, 2021
John Wayne Cancer Foundation gift establishes new surgical oncology fellowship training program at UCI
Endowed medical chair, fellowship will expand research, teaching and service activities
September 27, 2021
UCI receives 5-year, $5 million CIRM award for training of diverse researchers
Program will prepare leaders in stem cell biology, gene therapy and regenerative medicine
September 23, 2021