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| Research Data Must Be Stored on Approved, Secure Devices |
| Researchers at UC Irvine are reminded that all research data must be stored in approved, secure and protected locations in accordance with university data management and security policies. Data stored on personal devices is not permitted. Secure platforms are available to everyone, including all students, trainees and staff, and are supported by UCI OIT and UCI Health ITS. For more information on suitable storage options, please contact Samish Bir.
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| | | Updates from the UCI Office of Research |
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| Important Update: eRA Commons Service Disruptions Due to Federal Government Shutdown |
| The eRA Commons help desk is currently experiencing inconsistent availability, and the system's automated email notifications have been suspended. This has created several obstacles for the research community:
- New Account Setup and Validation: While we can create new accounts and provide Commons IDs, users are unable to receive the automated email containing their temporary login password. This prevents new users from accessing and validating their accounts.
- Password Recovery: The "forgot password" function is similarly affected, as the system is not sending password reset emails.
- Application Submissions: The eRA Commons is not consistently sending out confirmation of receipt of new applications or notifications that application errors have been detected.
The Office of Research strongly encourages submitting proposals to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as early as possible to provide as much time as possible to manage the challenges outlined above. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to the UC Irvine ERA Team. | |
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| Sign up for the Office of Research Listserv |
| | To keep up with the latest updates from the Office of Research amid all the federal funding changes, be sure to subscribe to the CG-News listserv. Sign up by sending a blank email to cg-news+subscribe@uci.edu. | |
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| Due to shifts in the federal agency funding landscape, do not sign any certifications or acknowledgments, complete any surveys, or respond regarding grant compliance, change in abstract or scope of work, or project activities. Instead, forward such communications to Jeff Warner, Senior Director, Sponsored Projects Administration. Authorized Organizational Representatives (AORs) in the Office of Research will handle these matters. If you have trouble getting in touch with your Sponsored Programs offices/Contracts and Grants office, contact Nancy Lewis, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration. Learn more about the impact of federal executive orders and directives on federal grants and contracts.
For other questions or concerns, contact Paul Lekutai, Director, Federal and Non-Federal Sponsored Projects, or Jeff Warner.
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| Congratulations to the 2025 Stanley Behrens Fellows in Medicine Program Awardees |
| Following a very competitive nomination and selection process, the UC Irvine School of Medicine is delighted to announce the 2025 Stanley Behrens Fellows in Medicine awards funded jointly by the School of Medicine Office of Graduate Studies and the Stanley Behrens Health and Hope Institute. The awards support the work of PhD candidates in the School of Medicine. The Stanley Behrens Fellows in Medicine program recognizes the importance of supporting the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of scientific discovery.
Congratulations to Carolline Menezes (PI Krzysztof Palczewski, Physiology & Biophysics), who was named the winner of the 2025 Stanley Behrens Fellows in Medicine award, which comes with a $20,000 prize.
Other winners are:
Lavanya Manjunath, recipient of the Behrens Research Excellence Award $10,000 prize (PI Remi Buisson, Biological Chemistry)
Miranda Kelly, recipient of the Stanley Behrens Health Sciences Research Award $2,000 prize (PI Cholsoon Jang, Biological Chemistry)
Alisa Mahieu, recipient of the Stanley Behrens Health Sciences Research Award $2,000 prize (PI Selma Masri, Biological Chemistry)
Lara Taniguchi, recipient of the Stanley Behrens Health Sciences Research Award $2,000 prize (PI Tallie Z. Baram, Anatomy & Neurobiology)
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| NSF CAREER Institute – Applications Open for Participants & Mentors |
| Research development professionals at UC Irvine will be conducting an NSF CAREER Institute for Assistant Professors to hone their skills in the art of competitive grant writing and proposal development. NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) supports early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Applications from CAREER-eligible faculty resubmitting a CAREER proposal or submitting for the first time are welcome. UCI has offered this institute for the past three years. Institute participants have a significantly higher success rate (47%) compared to UCI applicants who have not joined the institute (24%).
The team is also looking for faculty with experience submitting successful proposals to NSF to serve as mentors. Faculty mentors facilitate peer feedback on draft project descriptions and keep PIs on track. Mentors will lead small groups of institute participants in writing activities aligned with the instructional modules. Each faculty mentor will receive $2,000 in discretionary research funds to facilitate approximately 6-8 meetings with their group between January and June. Learn more about the UC Irvine NSF Career Institute.
Register here for the information session on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 12:30 p.m.
Apply to be a participant.
Apply to be a mentor.
Deadline: Nov. 17, 2025
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| School of Medicine Applications for Bridge Funding Due Oct. 24 |
| Please note that the next UC Irvine Office of Research deadline for Bridge Funding is Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Complete applications must include a signed letter of support by your department chair showing financial commitment. Bridge Funding applications are due to the School of Medicine Office of Research by Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
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| Accepting Applications for the UC Irvine School of Medicine Clinical Trialist Training Program |
| The School of Medicine’s Office of Research is pleased to offer the Clinical Trialist Training Program (CTTP). The goal is to increase the number of School of Medicine faculty who can be principal investigators on externally funded clinical trials through a two-year partnership program with a senior investigator already running clinical trials. In addition, the trainees will be provided with educational resources to provide the foundational knowledge required for clinical trial administration.
Eligibility:
- Interest in serving as a principal investigator on clinical trials
- Any faculty appointment in the School of Medicine with an active clinical practice
- Commitment from department chair or division chief to dedicate 10% FTE to clinical trial activities
- Commitment from a senior investigator already engaged in clinical trials to serve as a mentor and support the mentee in developing an independent clinical trial portfolio (incentive will be provided to the senior investigator for their commitment)
Visit the CTTP website to learn more and apply. Deadline: Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 | |
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| Physician Scientist Collective Network Hosts Miguel Villalona, MD |
| Navigating Through Research and Administration in Academic Medicine: The Pursuit of a Dream, Decision Points and Reflections on the Paths Not Taken, by Miguel Villalona, MD, Professor and Chief, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine; Deputy Director, UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Thursday, Oct. 23, 4 to 5 p.m.
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| School of Medicine Dean's Research Council Meeting |
| School of Medicine Dean Michael J. Stamos and Associate Dean for Research Administration William E. Bunney invite you to attend this quarterly meeting featuring two distinguished research presentations:
Hippocampus and Depression: A Specific Hypothesis by Gary S. Lynch, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Departments of Psychiatry & Human Behavior and Anatomy & Neurobiology, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Multiscale Simulations of HIV-1 Maturation by Alvin Yu, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 5 to 6 p.m.
Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 968 2620 4626 | Passcode: 109533 | |
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| MS-BATS Program Now Open: Excel as an Effective Clinical Researcher with a Degree in Biomedical and Translational Science |
| The Master of Science in Biomedical and Translational Science (MS-BATS) program trains students to conduct high-quality multidisciplinary clinical research at the intersection of basic science and clinical medicine. Students from various training backgrounds, including medical students, residents, fellows, physicians, nurses and others interested in excelling as an effective clinical researcher will benefit from this program.
Students will have the opportunity to develop their own individual research project under faculty mentorship to advance their career goals.
Applications are now open. Applications are accepted through May 1 and will be reviewed by the MS-BATS admissions committee upon submission of the complete application. Admissions notifications will be made on a rolling basis.
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| Muhammed A. Moukhtar Hammad, MBBCh, MSc, and collaborator, Faysal A. Yafi, MD (Urology), received a 2025 SMSNA Scholar in Sexuality Research Grant from the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) Scholars in Sexuality Research Grants Program for their project titled, “Predicting Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Complications Using Machine Learning: A Multicenter International Study.”
Do you or someone on your team have research-related good news to report (e.g., research funding/award, publication, other accolade)? We would like to know! Please fill out this short Good News submission form.
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| Find funding opportunities for trainees, postdocs and early career faculty, and all faculty. For more funding opportunities and resources to help in your funding search, visit the Funding Opportunities page.
The Research Development Unit (RDU) has created lists of intramural funding opportunities and foundation funding opportunities. If you have additional opportunities that should be included, contact the RDU.
Considering applying for a Limited Funding Opportunity? Typically, you submit a pre-proposal to the Office of Research via UCI Review. If the opportunity is not listed, contact the RDU.
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The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Applicants must receive a PhD or terminal degree from an accredited university before the start of their fellowship. Fellowships are awarded for research conducted at any of the UC’s 10 campuses. Each award is for a minimum of 12 months and may be renewable for an additional term upon demonstration of academic/research productivity. Apply here.
Deadline: Nov. 1, 2025
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| A.P. Giannini Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and Leadership Award |
| The A.P. Giannini Foundation invites physician-scientists and junior researchers with three to 36 months of postdoctoral research experience to apply to the 2026 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship & Leadership Award. Postdoctoral researchers are eligible to apply to the 2026 program if they have completed no less than three months and no more than three years in their mentor’s laboratory as of Dec. 31, 2025.
The Fellowship and Leadership Award supports innovative research in the basic sciences and applied fields and trains fellows to become established investigators and to pursue scientific leadership positions in academia, industry, public and non-traditional career pathways. Research projects should advance the translation of biomedical science into preventions, treatments and cures for human diseases.
For questions about the application process, reach out to Dr. Leslie Thompson.
Deadline: Nov. 6, 2025, 3 p.m. | |
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| Postdocs! Apply for the Rising Stars Symposium at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies |
| The Rising Stars Symposium is intended to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding postdoctoral trainees in the scientific workforce who have made foundational discoveries in their science and contributed to positive and meaningful societal outcomes beyond the lab. The dates for the symposium are May 13-14, 2026.
During the symposium at the Salk Institute, selected candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the following:
- Present their novel research in a symposium setting and interact with other trainees and colleagues who are at the forefront of their respective fields.
- Network with Salk faculty one-on-one and be paired with a Salk faculty member for mentorship following the symposium.
- Learn about the institute, expose them to the ongoing developments at Salk, and inform them of upcoming faculty recruitment opportunities.
Travel costs and lodging accommodations associated with attending the symposium will be covered by the Salk Institute. Apply here.
Deadline: Dec. 15, 2025 | |
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| Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) Grant Opportunities |
| The Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced several grant opportunities. These grants provide vital support to early-career researchers and postdoctoral fellows eager to make a difference in arthritis and related autoimmune research. Their offerings include the Arthritis and Related Autoimmune Disease Research Grant, Psoriatic Arthritis Research Grant, Rheum for Kids: Pediatric Skin and Joint Grant in collaboration with PeDRA, and Postdoctoral Physician Scientist Fellowship.
Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, supporting projects from one to two years. They encourage researchers from diverse fields to explore these opportunities and apply.
Deadline: Jan. 9, 2026 | |
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Center of Excellence Impact of Cannabinoids Across the Lifespan (ICAL) 2025 Pilot Grant Call for ProposalsThe NIH-supported UCI Center of Excellence for studying the Impact of Cannabinoids Across the Lifespan (ICAL) includes a Pilot Grant Program with the goal of fostering independent and collaborative research on the influences of cannabinoid exposure during different life stages. The purpose of the Pilot Grant program is to capitalize on the research expertise within the UCI community to integrate innovative ideas into ICAL research programs and to gain insight into age-specific effects of cannabinoid drugs on the brain and other organ systems. The Center is accepting proposals for Basic Science pilot grants of up to $25,000 total costs for the funding period of 12/01/25-11/30/26. This funding opportunity is open to all UC Irvine faculty members (senate and non-senate) of all ranks. Projects will be selected after review by members of the P50 center based on scientific merit and the anticipated strength of the pilot data to support future research proposal development for external funding. Learn more. Deadline: Oct. 31, 2025 | |
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| ICTS Translational Science Pilot Studies Award |
| The UC Irvine Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) is pleased to announce a new call for pilot applications for the ICTS Translational Science Pilot Studies Award Program. One-year awards in the amount of $40,000 will be conferred in this round. The funding period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
The ICTS Translational Science Pilot Studies Awards are intended to provide investigators with support to engage in proof-of-concept or preliminary research that addresses a common roadblock or bottleneck in translational research. Projects are expected to inform a subsequent application for extramural funding to extend the findings, which should be generalizable across multiple diseases and lead to improved efficiency or effectiveness of future translational research.
To be eligible to apply for Pilot Studies Awards, the Principal Investigator or co-Investigator MUST attend a workshop and be an ICTS Member.
Pre-application Deadline: Nov. 3, 2025 | |
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| Advancing Technologies for Spatiotemporal Omics in Live Tissue |
| Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative invite applications for two-year initial research projects that merge cutting-edge engineering with deep biological inquiry to illuminate the dynamic molecular landscape of health and disease, unlocking new frontiers in high-precision interventions. This RFA represents a strategic investment in transformative research with the potential to drive breakthroughs that significantly advance our health. Learn more about Advancing Technologies for Spatiotemporal Omics in Live Tissue.
Deadline: Nov. 13, 2025, 2 p.m. | |
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| Implementation of Synthetic Biology Principles in Immunology |
| Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative invite applications for two-year initial research projects that harness synthetic biology to revolutionize our understanding and treatment of immune-related disorders. This RFA represents a strategic investment in transformative research that has the potential to yield breakthroughs with far-reaching impact on public health. Learn more about the Implementation of Synthetic Biology Principles in Immunology.
Deadline: Nov. 13, 2025, 2 p.m. | |
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| Campus-Community Research Incubator (CCRI) Grant Program: Community-Engaged Research Request for Applications |
| The Campus-Community Research Incubator Program (CCRI) is a funding mechanism designed to foster collaborative, research-oriented relationships between university researchers and community organizations. Annually, there are two levels of grant funding available:
- Mini CCRI: Up to $5,000 (for capacity- and partnership-building applications)
- Exploratory CCRI funds: Up to $10,000 in total costs (for collection of pilot or formative data, QI, and evaluation-based applications)
Eligibility: Grants are awarded only to teams comprised of UC Irvine researchers and community organization representatives. Applicants must include:
- An organization based in the community, with preference to those located in Orange County, California
- UCI-based researchers, including faculty, healthcare providers, post-doctoral researchers, graduate students (with appropriate mentorship), and/or senior researchers. You must be an ICTS member to apply. Membership is completely free and easy to sign up!
Information session: Tuesday, Oct. 28, Noon to 1 p.m. | Register Office hours: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2 to 3 p.m. | RegisterLearn more about request for applications.
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2025 | |
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| Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment and Network Development (STAND) Award |
| The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) has announced a one-time $500K funding opportunity in an effort to expand the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) Level 2 facility network. The funding will support awarded facilities in working toward achieving or maintaining NSPS Level 2 minimum capabilities through facility planning, preparedness, and training & workforce development.
Complete the Interest Form to be notified when the application opens.
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| | | Upcoming Seminars & Events |
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| Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries Monthly Speaker Series |
| Mechanisms and Actions of Dopaminergic Agonists in the Treatment of Depression, by Michael Browning, MD, PhD, Professor of Computational Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford. Hosted by the UC Irvine Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 10 to 11 a.m. PT
Location: Hybrid event at Thorp Conference Center, 4001 Gross Hall and Via Zoom | |
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| Department of Biological Chemistry BC Seminar Series |
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Probing Enhancer Logic and Chromatin Dynamics via Perturbation and Live-Cell Imaging, by Lei (Stanley) Qi, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to Noon
Location: Plumwood House / Showa Denko Lecture Hall
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| Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Seminar |
| Gene Regulation by RNA Localization to Membraneless Organelles, by Jingyi Fei, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, The University of Chicago
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m. PT
Location: Plumwood House, Room 166, and Via Zoom
Contact Katrina Pagdayunan to join via Zoom.
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| Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Seminar |
| Growing Up & Growing Old: How DNMT3A and Epigenetic Modifiers Shape Development and Aging, by Minji Byun, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Thursday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. PT
Location: Plumwood House, Room 166, and Via Zoom
Contact Katrina Pagdayunan to join via Zoom.
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| Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries Special Fall Speaker Series |
| Harnessing Neuromodulation to Investigate Amygdala Encoding of Affect, by Sean Piantadosi, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Washington. Hosted by the UC Irvine Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 10 to 11 a.m. PT
Location: Herklotz Conference Room, Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, 300 Qureshey Research Lab, Irvine, CA 92697 | |
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| UCI SKIN: A Skin Biology Resource Center Distinguished Speaker Series |
| Mapping Stromal-Immune Communication in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, by Courtney Johnson, MD, PhD, Clinical Associate, Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Hosted by the UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center.
Friday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to Noon
Location: Hybrid event at Gross Hall, Thorp Conference Center (4th Floor) and Via Zoom
Contact Kristina Yan to join via Zoom.
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| Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology Dissertation Defense |
| Cortico-hippocampal Interactions in a Context Discrimination Task, by Gergely Tarcsay, PhD candidate, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Friday, Oct. 24, 3 p.m.
Location: Plumwood House, Room 166 and Via Zoom
Contact Katrina Pagdayunan to join via Zoom.
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| Experimental Pathology Research in Progress |
| MAP4K3 in Neurological Disease: Connecting mTOR and Autophagy, by Byeonggu Cha, Graduate Student, La Spada Lab, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Monday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to Noon PT
Location: Hybrid event at Plumwood House / Showa Denko Lecture Hall and Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 955 3602 9351 | Passcode: 998046 | |
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| Experimental Pathology Dissertation Defense |
| When Astrocytes React: Linking Aquaporin-4 with Astrocyte Reactivity in Down Syndrome with Alzheimer’s Disease, by Cherie Stringer, Graduate Student, Elizabeth Head Lab, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Monday, Oct. 27, 3 to 4 p.m. PT
Location: Hybrid event at 4001 Thorp Conference Center, Gross Hall, 4th Floor, and Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 955 3602 9351 | Passcode: 998046 | |
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| Center for Neural Circuit Mapping Seminar |
| | Characterizing Cis-regulatory Elements and Genetic Variants Underlying Human Brain Development and Disease, by Yin Shen, PhD, Professor, Department of Neurology, UCSF School of Medicine. Hosted by the UC Irvine Center for Neural Circuit Mapping.
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building, Room 2200, 847 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92697
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| Effective Mentorship – Fall 2025 Short Course |
| Presented by the UC Irvine Office of Research, GPS-STEM, the Institute for Clinical & Translational Science, and the Department of Physiology & Biophysics, this course is for current PhD students and postdocs. Learn about aligning expectations, what it means to be a good mentor and developing a mentor philosophy.
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to Noon
Location: NatSci I – 1114 | |
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| Introduction to SciENcv, presented by UC Irvine Libraries |
| The National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) require biographical sketches and current and pending support to be generated using the online platform, SciENcv, for all proposals. This tutorial will cover opening an account and preparing an authenticated Biosketch and Current and Pending Funding documents. We encourage the use of ORCID to help import citations and the structure of the new interface design.
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10 to 11 a.m.
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| ICTS K-Club Grant Writing Series |
| The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) has coordinated a K-Club grant writing series intended for early- career faculty and postdoctoral scholars preparing to submit applications for NIH Mentored Career Development awards . These awards are designed to promote the career development of scholars looking to transition to research independence.
- Workshop 1: Introduction: Overview of the RFA and submission materials | Oct. 30, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Workshop 2: Assembling Your Application: Setting yourself up for a strong application and review | Nov. 6, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Workshop 3: Specific Aims, Career Development Plan & Mentor Qualification: Writing clear aims and assembling a qualified mentoring team | Nov. 13, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Workshop 4: K Award Panel Discussion: Q&A with current K Awardees about the grant process | Nov. 20, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Registration Deadline: Oct. 28, 2025
Location: UCI Campus, Hewitt Hall, Large Conference Room, Room 1042
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| UC Irvine Center for Neuropolitics 2025 Symposium |
| The New Language of Politics: Populism, Authoritarianism, Fascism and Beyond, with multiple speakers, including keynote speaker Steven Levitsky, PhD, Professor of Government, Harvard University. This event is hosted by the UC Irvine Center for Neuropolitics. Register today for this FREE, virtual lecture! Friday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to Noon PT
Via Zoom
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| Avantor | VWR Life Science Fair |
| Join the Avantor | VWR Vendor Show, an interactive showcase featuring over 10 partners. You will be able to connect directly with brands including Cytiva, Agilent, Molecular Devices, Corning and many more. Avantor provides access to top-tier technologies, on-campus support, and UC Irvine-specialized pricing to accelerate your science with confidence.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Health Sciences Campus in courtyard between Gross Hall and Hewitt Hall | |
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| Department of Physiology & Biophysics Research in Progress Seminar |
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Graduate Student
Michael Hicks, PhD, Lab
|  Emily Tom
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Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk, PhD, Lab
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Age-related Remodeling of Plasma Membrane and its Impact on Lysosomal Function in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium, by Emily Tom
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location: Plumwood House / Showa Denko Lecture Hall | |
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| Stem Cell Seminar Lecture Series |
| Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetes, by Eiji Yoshihara, PhD, Assistant Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Hosted by the UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center.
Friday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to Noon
Location: Gross Hall, Thorp Conference Center (4th Floor)
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| Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series |
| Leroy Hood, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Phenome Health; Chief Innovation Officer & Distinguished Professor, Buck Institute for Research on Aging; Professor & Co-Founder, Institute for Systems Biology
Community Lecture - Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7 to 8 p.m.: "Data-Driven Individual Health Can Profoundly Change Your Life, If You Let It"
Scientific Lecture - Thursday, Nov. 13, Noon to 1 p.m.: "Data-Driven Individual Health and Peptide-Based Drugs Will Lead to a Healthcare that Optimizes Wellness, Prevents Disease and Catalyzes an N=1 Medicine”
Learn more about the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
November 12–13
Location: Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, 856 Health Sciences Rd., Quad, Irvine, CA 92697 | |
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| Panel Discussion on Single Cell Multi-Omics: From Technology to Analysis |
| Explore the rapidly evolving world of single-nucleus omics—from transcriptomics and chromatin accessibility to multi-omic integration and downstream analysis. Learn more about this event hosted by the UCI Genomics Research & Technology Hub. Speakers: - Vivek Swarup, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Neurobiology & Behavior, UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences
- Jing Zhang, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, UC Irvine Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
- Kai Kessenbrock, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Chemistry, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Thursday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Bill & Sue Gross Stem Cell Research Center, Thorp Conference Center
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| UCI SKIN: A Skin Biology Resource Center Distinguished Speaker Series |
| Decoding the Epigenetic Blueprint in Control of Stem Cell Function and Longevity, by Pooja Flora, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, UC Riverside College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences. Hosted by the UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center.
Friday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to Noon
Location: Hybrid event at Gross Hall, Thorp Conference Center (4th Floor) and Via Zoom
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| Stem Cell Special Seminar |
| Formation, Evolution and Functional Significance of Cortical Folds, by Hiroshi Kawasaki, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Medical Neuroscience, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University. Hosted by the UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center and the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology at UC Irvine School of Medicine.
Friday, Nov. 14, 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Gross Hall, Thorp Conference Center (4th Floor)
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| CHOC Research Day 2025 will celebrate the groundbreaking work happening across CHOC’s Research Institute, spotlighting this year’s theme: “It Starts with One Child.” This event will highlight the depth and impact of our research efforts, while also serving as a dynamic platform for connection and collaboration. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Online and in-person at CHOC Southwest Tower, 555 S. Main Street, Orange, CA 92868 | |
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| 2025 Special Symposium: Imaging and Mapping Neural Circuits in Health & Disease |
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Join the UC Irvine Center for Neural Circuit Mapping for a one-day Post-SfN Symposium, where they will bring together leading experts to share the latest advances in neural circuit imaging, mapping and functional analysis. Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Sue Gross Auditorium, College of Health Sciences Building, 854 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617 | |
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| Physiology & Biophysics Seminar Series |
| Brain Myelin as an Energy Source in Health and Disease, by Carlos Matute, PhD, Professor, Department of Neurosciences, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Thursday, Nov. 20, 4 to 5 p.m. PT
Location: Hybrid event at Plumwood House / Showa Denko Lecture Hall and Via Zoom
Contact Claire Chen to join via Zoom.
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| Grand Rounds and CME Symposia |
| | For Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities, view the weekly Grand Rounds & CME Symposia email. | | Back to top | | | |
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| Postdoctoral Scholar Position in the Ostlund Lab |
| The Ostlund Lab was just awarded a new NIDA R01 to study circuit and neurochemical mechanisms of cognitive and motivational deficits in opioid withdrawal. Reach out by email with questions. Apply via UCI Recruit.
Closing Date: Dec. 1, 2025 | |
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| Postdoctoral Fellowship in Epidemiology, Aging, Alzheimer's & Dementia |
| The Ezzati Lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of epidemiology, cognitive neuroscience, and data-driven aging research, with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The fellow will contribute to large-scale, multi-institutional studies exploring how demographic, biological, and digital behavioral factors shape cognitive aging trajectories and dementia risk. The group combines advanced analytic methods with deep clinical and epidemiologic insight, providing an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary training and career development. Candidates with backgrounds in epidemiology, neuroscience, or psychology who are passionate about understanding and preventing cognitive decline are especially encouraged to apply. Apply via UCI Recruit.
Closing Date: Dec. 20, 2025 | |
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| What kind of grant support does the School of Medicine Research Development Unit provide? |
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| What kind of grant support does the RDU provide to Physician Scientists? |
| Along with the general grant support the RDU provides (outlined above), there are multiple programs available outlined on the Physician Scientist Resources page. - Physician Scientist Collective: Monthly seminar series with visiting speakers
- Physician Scientist Pathways Certificate Course: Six-week, 12-hour hybrid course that introduces clinicians to research pathways
- Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP): Helps physician scientists apply for their first K award
- Dean’s K Scholar: Provides awardees the protected time and mentorship needed to obtain NIH K/ equivalent funding
- Clinical Trialist Training Program (CTTP): Supports junior faculty on externally funded clinical trials through a 2-year partnership program with senior investigators already running clinical trials
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