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30th edition | January 2025 Dear Colleagues,  As we settle into 2025, my heart goes out to those affected by the recent wildfires around Southern California. I encourage anyone in our community who needs resources or support to visit UC Irvine's We Stand Together website for updated disaster relief information. As UCI continues to expand, I’m thrilled to announce the start of the School of Medicine Center for RNA Science and Therapeutics. This new center will focus on enhancing RNA research collaborations, developing innovative technology and facilitating the translation of basic RNA research into therapies. Read More

Researchers Develop Innovative CRISPR-Cas9 Method to Understand Antiviral Defense Response This advancement is pivotal for the development of antiviral therapies. Read More   UC Irvine-led study challenges traditional risk factors for brain health in the oldest-old Findings highlight potential significant role of certain medications in avoiding dementia. Read More

UC Irvine-led team discovers potential new therapeutic targets for Huntington’s disease Molecular mechanisms revealed that drive RNA processing defects leading to disorder. Read More   Nuclear Speckles Identified as Key Hubs for Gene Expression Regulation Researchers uncover the critical role of speckles as the major site of pre-mRNA 3’ end processing. Read More

California Office of Traffic Safety Awards $1.2 Million Grant to the UC Irvine School of Medicine for the UC Traffic Safety Collaborative Program The program will promote safe practices for young drivers and emphasize the prevention of impaired driving among young populations while capitalizing on collaboration across UC campuses. Read More   School of Medicine establishes the Center on RNA Science and Therapeutics This new center will focus on enhancing RNA research collaborations, developing innovative technology and facilitating the translation of basic RNA research into therapies. Read More

Internationally regarded leukemia pioneer Dr. Susan O’Brien honored for advancing research, treatment The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society presented Dr. O’Brien with its scientific service award. Read More   Clinical Innovation Incubator Program recognizes inaugural awardees The initiative aims to foster collaborations among clinicians, basic scientists and engineers and industry mentors to develop innovative solutions for clinical needs. Read More

UCI Health celebrates more than 200 Physicians of Excellence More doctors recogized than any other Orange County Health system. Read More   UCI Health sees year of expansion, innovation Academic health system transformed into one of the state’s largest in 2024. Read More

UCI Health spine surgeons recognized for excellence Becker’s cites the spine program as the national leader in advanced surgical techniques, groundbreaking research.  Read More   U.S. News names UCI Medical Center a Best Hospital for Maternity Care UCI Medical Center has consistently been among the nation’s top hospitals for expectant mothers. Read More

UCI Psychiatrist Praises the Benefits of Social Connections | Irvine Standard Nixon National Cancer Conference Fosters Discussion on Improving Communication, Utilizing Technology and Building Trust Within the Cancer Care Community | Nixon Foundation High Blood Pressure May Not Harm Brains of 90-Year-Olds, Study Finds | News Medical Life Sciences The Mystery of What’s Causing Young People’s Cancer Leads to the Gut | The Wall Street Journal The Crucial Role Staffing Instability Plays in Nursing Home Ratings | Medical Xpress Does Medicare Cover Memory Loss | U.S. News & World Report Study Challenges Ideas about Brain Health Risks for Older Adults | Futurity Q&A: Government coverage for wigs can help patients with hair loss disorders | Healio SEE ALL NEWS Jan. 31 – Neuropolitics Lecture Series: Authoritarianism, Threats and Illiberal Political Judgements Feb. 4 – Community Lecture Series: Eye Cancer Feb. 7-8 – Advances & Essentials in Cardiovascular Disease 2025 Conference Feb. 7-9 – UC PRIME Statewide Conference Feb. 13 – Joint Faculty Research Retreat Feb. 18 – UC Irvine Conte Center 12th Annual Symposium Feb. 20 – 34th Annual Healthcare Forecast Conference Feb. 26-28 – CHOC and UCI Rare Disease Symposium and Family Conference SEE ALL EVENTS UC Irvine School of Medicine Strategic Plan UCI Health SOMNews@uci.edu

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