Press Releases

Brain bleeding is common with aging, UCI study finds

UCI neurologist Dr. Mark Fisher and neuropathologist Dr. Ronald Kim found that cerebral microbleeds are highly prevalent in the aging brain – and not primarily products of stroke-related injury, hypertension or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, as had been thought.

UCI astronomers uncover new galaxies

Herschel telescope proves surprisingly adept at detecting their deflected light.

UCI physician, nurse appointed to Orange County EMS quality board

UCI’s McCoy and Carroll appointed to Orange County EMS quality board for two-year terms.

VA names UCI orthopedic biomedical engineer a senior research career scientist

Agency support for future studies in biomechanics of knee and shoulder joints could aid veterans.

John Hemminger new vice chancellor for research

Renowned chemist, physical sciences dean is a ‘committed campus collaborator.’

UCI non-small cell lung cancer study highlights advances in targeted drug therapy

Lung cancer tumors stop growing, shrink or disappear in 90 percent of patients targeted drug therapy study.

UCI to host site dedication for Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

The site for the new clinical and academic center will be dedicated Friday, Oct. 29, at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, near the corner of Health Sciences Road and Bison Avenue.

UCI stem cell researchers to receive $9.35 million in state funding

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine grants awarded to Dr. Henry Klassen, Leslie M. Thompson, Brian Cummings and Aileen Anderson will support early stage translational research and help create stem cell treatments for retinitis pigmentosa, Huntington’s disease and traumatic brain injury.

Hospital named in honor of benefactor

New 482,000-square-foot facility named after M.A. Douglas, who made posthumous donation of $21 million.

Dalai Lama Scholars

Bethel Mesgana, Doug Cheung will develop undergraduate course on holistic healthcare.