Press Releases

Research finds immigrants benefit Southern California

UCI’s first regional progress report on socioeconomic, quality-of-life trends shows mixed-culture neighborhoods are stronger, safer.

UCI research finds OC drives economy in Southern California

Campus’s first regional progress report on socioeconomic, quality-of-life trends will make its debut at June 14 breakfast.

UCI ranks first in the nation on list of top 100 universities under 50 years old

Times Higher Education analysis puts it fourth among young institutions worldwide.

Optical tweezers help researchers uncover key mechanics in cellular communication

Laser microbeam technology called optical tweezers allowed UC Irvine and UCLA researchers to uncover fundamental properties of a molecular signaling system involved with development, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

UCI stem cell researcher to receive $4.8 million in state funding

A UC Irvine immunologist will receive $4.8 million to create a new line of neural stem cells that can be used to treat multiple sclerosis.

Butterflies crossbreed to increase survival odds

International genetic consortium finds butterflies also use taste and smell genes to increase their chances of living longer.

Activism replaces alienation for undocumented Latino youth

Undocumented Latino youth turn to activism to combat obstacles. Study co-authored by UCI anthropologist details experiences of young immigrants.

UCI hydrologist stars in film that opens in OC Friday

“Last Call at the Oasis,” starring UCI’s Jay Famiglietti, opens at Edwards University Town Center on Friday. Media tickets available.

Study finds racial, economic disparities in ovarian cancer care, survival

UC Irvine’s Dr. Robert Bristow finds that African American women and poor women with ovarian cancer have lower survival rates and receive lower standard of care.

UCI to host first Orange County Women's Health Policy Summit

The Orange County Women’s Health Project is holding its first summit at UC Irvine on Tuesday, May 15, to identify needs and priorities related to women’s health issues in the nation’s sixth-largest county.