Press Releases

UCI surpasses $600 million mark in fundraising campaign

Enthusiastic community support in a difficult economy shows commitment to UCI’s mission.

Dr. Ralph V. Clayman an honorary fellow in Scotland

Dean of the UC Irvine School of Medicine and professor of urology receives an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, which for more than 500 years has been dedicated to the maintenance and promotion of the highest standards of surgical practice.

UCI joins Best Practices for Better Care campaign

Association of American Medical Colleges’ campaign aims to improve quality and safety in healthcare.

UCI Breast Health Center receives top accreditation by American College of Surgeons

Accredited centers have demonstrated excellence in leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education, and quality improvement practices.

UC Irvine doctors perform West Coast’s first robotic surgery on spine

Technology seen to increase precision, enhance healing and improve results.

U.S. Justice Department honors UCI’s efforts to prevent elder abuse

Elder Abuse Forensic Center is model of other communities’ efforts to prevent elder abuse.

George, Julia Argyros donate $5 million to UCI

Gift to The Gavin Herbert Eye Institute will establish an ambulatory surgery center in their name.

UC Irvine surgeon performs county's first robotic lobectomy for lung cancer

Use of da Vinci surgical robot decreases postoperative pain and recovery time for patients.

Golf tournament will benefit UCI dermatology department

All net proceeds of an April 18 golf tournament held in honor of melanoma patients will benefit UC Irvine’s Department of Dermatology and efforts to find a cure.

UCI partners with Australian university to bolster use of technology in medical education

The UC Irvine School of Medicine has agreed to collaborate with Australia’s University of New England in transforming medical education through the use of technologies supported by that country’s National Broadband Network.