Press Releases

UCI researchers find link between environment and genetics in triggering MS

Environmental and inherited risk factors associated with multiple sclerosis – previously poorly understood and not known to be connected – converge to alter a critical cellular function linked to the chronic neurologic disease, researchers with the UC Irvine Multiple Sclerosis Research Center have discovered.

2011 Medal

Winners to be recognized at awards dinner in October.

Cal Biz

Study finds weather, geography, industry mix trump traditional business index measures.

UC Irvine Medical Center honors nine for nursing excellence

Awards ceremony among series of events marking National Nurses Week.

Desert research station will open

Through the generosity of Audrey Steele Burnand, UCI will develop a new research center near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

UC Irvine oncologist launches journal on care of adolescent and young adult patients

Dr. Leonard Sender believes adolescents and young adults with cancer often receive the wrong treatment. Sender and a new journal support changes in cancer care may improve currently stagnant survival rates.

Social sciences dean Barbara Dosher elected to National Academy of Sciences

UCI faculty now boasts 26 members of the prestigious organization.

Dalai Lama

Armaan Rowther plans a series of events on interfaith cooperation.

UCI physician leads study to ease children's fear of surgery

Dr. Zeev Kain, professor and chair of anesthesiology & perioperative care, will use a $3.2 million National Institutes of Health grant for a research effort aimed at lessening the anxiety and pain children feel before and after an operation.

UCI to celebrate Earth Day with tree-planting event

Campus also was honored twice this month for its commitment to sustainability.