UC Irvine receives $12 million to test novel stem cell therapy for Huntington's disease
CIRM award will support first-of-its-kind clinical trial in humans
CIRM award will support first-of-its-kind clinical trial in humans
With NIH support, UC Irvine scientists are using the brain’s immune cells to reimagine Alzheimer’s treatments
Closely matching its human counterpart, replica eliminates need for animal testing
Goal is to determine why the fatal condition destroys some brain cells but spares others
Treatment removes harmful protein buildup associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Inspired by new knowledge, researchers develop tunable, multispectral composite material
Herdeline Ardoña, a UC Irvine assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has been selected as one of the 2025 Talented 12 by Chemical & Engineering News, a publication of the American Chemical Society. This annual list recognizes early career researchers who are rising stars in chemistry, selected for their innovative work and growing impact […]
UC Irvine team develops cell-based platform for brain-wide delivery of therapeutic agents
‘Lipocartilage’ properties akin to bubbled packaging material – super-stable, soft, springy
Finding by UC Irvine researchers could lead to more effective cancer treatments