Research

Ali Mortazavi

How life works is his life’s work

UCI professor of developmental and cell biology seeks answers to how genes are regulated

UCI’s graduate programs shine in U.S. News & World Report rankings

12 fields of advanced study place in top 20 among public universities on annual list

Squid skin-inspired cup cozy will keep your hands cool and your coffee hot

UCI engineers develop method for economical mass production of insulating material

UCI researchers first to sample permafrost CO2 emissions during fall and winter

New tool enables year-round, direct measurements of frozen arctic soils

BirdBot prototype

UCI study finds why birds do it better

International team designs energy-efficient robot with bird-inspired locomotion

Frances Contreras

New education dean seeks to serve all stakeholders

The first Chicana/Latina to hold this position in the UC system, Frances Contreras sees inclusivity as key to excellence

E. Alison Holman

Understanding the health effects of collective trauma

Research by Alison Holman finds negative mental, physical outcomes possible even if you weren’t there

UCI scientists make leap forward for genetic sequencing

Research to lead to improved personalized medicine and understanding of evolution

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New UCI-led study finds links between circadian rhythms, metabolism and addiction

Findings reveal possible role for peripheral organs in substance use disorders

Pharmacist-involved collaborative model enhances diabetes care, study finds

Patients with type 2 diabetes taking five or more medications who were treated by an interdisciplinary care team improved their glycemic control, quality of life and self-care capabilities, according to a recent study published online in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. “Diabetes is a significant public health concern, and many people suffer from […]