first place winner in the ''First Steps'' category.

Work it, baby

When a developing baby delivers that first kick inside the womb, it’s a moment of elation for Mom that’s hard to beat.

A glimmer of excitement lit students' eyes as they explored healthcare professions

Medical students for a day

When they arrived at UC Irvine Medical Center, the two dozen Silverado High School students seemed unsure about what was ahead.

Exploring dark places

‘A Proper Knowledge’ draws parallels between how psychiatrists and lovers learn the minds of others

Can exercise make kids smarter?

This is the second in a three-part series of essays by UC Irvine pediatrician Dr. Dan Cooper on children and exercise.

Michael Montoya

Fighting poverty with knowledge

Inequality literally is making people sick, says Michael Montoya, UC Irvine anthropology and Chicano/Latino studies assistant professor.

Calling all nurses

UCI’s nursing science program is filling the gaps in nurses’ ranks

Keeping it cool

Ahlering uses hypothermia to boost quality of life for prostate surgery patients

Photo entered in First Steps category

Promoting healthy play

A year has passed since UC Irvine inaugurated the “Children at Play” photo contest to raise awareness about the role of exercise in children’s health and growth.

Top hand surgeon joins UCI

One of the nation’s most acclaimed hand surgeons has joined UC Irvine Healthcare to start the Center for Hand and…

ER advocate

Eric Silman named outstanding medical student for promoting emergency medicine