Press Releases

UC Irvine Medical Center among ‘America's Best Hospitals' for 13th consecutive year

Orange, Calif., July 16, 2013 — For the 13th consecutive year, UC Irvine Medical Center has been listed among “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked in the top 50 nationally in three specialties: 30th for geriatrics, 47th for kidney disorders and 48th for urology. “UC Irvine Health is committed […]

‘Taste sensor' genes in female butterflies vital to species' survival, UCI study finds

Giving the phrase “Mother knows best” a whole new meaning, UC Irvine biologists have identified unique genes in female butterflies that enable them to select the best host plant for their larvae – and avoid deadly ones.

UC Irvine receives $3 million to create endowed chairs in cognitive sciences

The as-yet-unnamed chair holders will be recognized experts in the application of mathematics to the cognitive sciences. The endowed chairs honor the late R. Duncan Luce, a UC Irvine Distinguished Professor of cognitive sciences with whom Jean-Claude Falmagne served on the faculty for more than 20 years.

UCI researchers awarded $2.27 million to create novel diabetes treatments

Two UC Irvine research groups have received $2.27 million from the JDRF to develop innovative methods of treating and possibly curing Type 1 diabetes.

UCI professor's search-software company establishes higher ed discount program

Chen Li, computer science professor, and his team created a search widget after the Haiti earthquake that helped families locate lost relatives. It became the basis for a business, SRCH2, which is now offering the technology at a reduced rate to charities and universities.

Americans' vitamin D levels are highest in August, lowest in February, study shows

Irvine, Calif. June 21, 2013 – UC Irvine and Mayo Clinic researchers have found that vitamin D levels in the U.S. population peak in August and bottom out in February. The essential vitamin – necessary for healthy bones – is produced in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet B rays from the sun. Vitamin D helps […]

Americans' vitamin D levels are highest in August, lowest in February, study shows

Irvine, Calif. June 21, 2013 – UC Irvine and Mayo Clinic researchers have found that vitamin D levels in the U.S. population peak in August and bottom out in February. The essential vitamin – necessary for healthy bones – is produced in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet B rays from the sun. Vitamin D helps […]

UCI again ranks first among US universities younger than 50

“As we near our 50th anniversary, this recognition shows that we’ve fulfilled the vision articulated by our founding chancellor, Daniel G. Aldrich Jr., when he dedicated the campus,” said current Chancellor Michael V. Drake.

UCI again ranks first among US universities younger than 50

“As we near our 50th anniversary, this recognition shows that we’ve fulfilled the vision articulated by our founding chancellor, Daniel G. Aldrich Jr., when he dedicated the campus,” said current Chancellor Michael V. Drake.

UCI wins international award for energy-efficient laboratory program

Less energy use and more safety measures makes for smarter labs, and a conference of international technicians has taken notice.