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22nd Edition | February 2023 Dear colleagues, 2023 is finally here, and with it comes a time of renewal and excitement! The campus is again full of life as our students have returned from the holiday break. We are kicking off the new year with numerous research awards and developments and a busy spring full of events and conferences. Read More

Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD, to receive 2023 Anatrace Membrane Protein Award by the Biophysical Society Dr. Palczewski will be honored at the Biophysical Society’s 67th Annual Meeting in San Diego, February 18-22, 2023. Read More   Phil Felgner, PhD, among UCI researchers named fellows by the National Academy of Inventors Philip Felgner, PhD, professor in residence of physiology and biophysics, has been named a fellow by the National Academy of Inventors. Read More

Sai-Hong Ignatius Ou, MD, PhD, among 16 UCI faculty members listed as Highly Cited Researchers list for 2022 Four scientists from the School of Medicine were included in the “who’s who” of influential researchers. Read More   UCI develops first technology to aid disaster response for older adults The new system enabled first responders to locate, rescue and treat elderly residents in a successful test during the Great California Shakeout earthquake drill on Oct. 20, 2022. Read More

Study links metabolism changes in certain brain cells to Huntington’s disease Findings show high dose thiamine and biotin treatments can restore normal processes. Read More Research shows repeated stress accelerates aging of the eye Retinal aging caused by stress produces symptoms similar to those resulting from natural aging. Read More UCI-led study shows cognitively impaired degu is a natural animal model well suited for Alzheimer’s research A long-lived Chilean rodent, called Octodon degus (degu), is a useful and practical model of natural sporadic Alzheimer’s disease. Read More Fewer hospitalizations for advanced kidney failure patients who choose conservative management The study was presented at the American Society for Nephrology's annual conference by Connie M. Rhee, MD. Read More UCI opens clinical trial of stem cell-derived therapy for knee arthritis Early-phase study is first in U.S. Read More

Baruch Kuppermann, MD, PhD, honored as a 2022 Future Vision Laureate Dr. Kuppermann received the award from the Future Vision Foundation at a gala event in November 2022. Read More   National Academy of Medicine elects Bruce Tromberg, PhD Bruce Tromberg, PhD, former director of the Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, is one of 90 new U.S.-based members and 10 international members announced by the academy last month. Read More

UCI’s Oswald Steward to serve as president of Society for Neuroscience Oswald Steward, director of UCI’s Reeve-Irvine Research Center, has been appointed president of the Society for Neuroscience. He is the fourth UCI faculty member to hold the prestigious post for the world’s largest organization for the study of the brain and nervous system. Read More   Cynthia Haq, MD, wins UCI Office of Inclusive Excellence award The Office of Inclusive Excellence funded nearly $250,000 to support the selected projects, which represent eight units across UCI. Read More

UCI medical students Family Medicine Interest Group receive 2022 Program of Excellence award The American Academy of Family Physicians awarded the honor to the UCI Family Medicine Interest Group for their inaugural Health Equity Series and for promoting interest in family medicine. Read More   UCI proposal accepted for UC MRPI 2023 program award The proposal submitted to the UC Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI) competition was awarded $1.28 million over three years. Read More

UCI medical students work in community OC Eye Project clinic The OC Eye Project is a volunteer-run organization that hosts free ophthalmology clinics, two weekends a month at a clinic in Orange. Read More Three UCI fellowships awarded to School of Medicine PhD students Two students received UCI Public Impact Fellowships and one student was awarded the UCI Chancellors Club Fellowship. Read More Sanaz Attaripour Isfahani, MD, receives A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award The annual award from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) demonstrates respect and appreciation for neurologic teaching. Read More Remembering Alberto Manetta, MD Dr. Manetta founded the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC) and served as its first director. Read More In memory of Stuart M. Krassner, ScD, PsyD, professor emeritus of developmental and cell biology Professor Krassner was instrumental in developing the original FDA and NIH compliance procedures for UCI-sponsored human clinical trials. Read More 2023 American Pediatric Society announces new members Sandip Godambe, MD, PhD, from UCI was one of the newest active members. Read More

Orange County Medical Association honors UCI Health 'Physicians of Excellence' UCI Health is home to over 190 doctors who have been named 2023 Physicians of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA), more than any other hospital in the region. Read More   UCI Health recognized as Conservation Champion by water efficiency group UCI Health continues to be at the forefront of water-saving efficiencies and conservation, making significant improvements while working with the group on its water reduction efforts since 2015. Read More

UCI Health honored as a 2022 Climate Champion The Climate Champion Awards recognize healthcare organizations for their progress and commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across three pillars: mitigation, resilience and leadership. Read More   UCI Health rated among best U.S. maternity hospitals for second consecutive year It is the second year U.S. News has published the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list. UCI Health has earned this designation both years. Read More

The next breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research could come from old and ‘cognitively impaired’ Chilean rats Best Life: New multiple sclerosis therapy gives hope 7 reasons why you have back pain when you breathe, according to doctors What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Smoking Pot Scientists Finally Figure Out Why You're More Likely to Get Sick in Cold Weather A Remedy for the Federally Funded Physician Shortage; Opinion by Christian Hardoy Epicutaneous Immunotherapy Promising in Young Peanut-Allergic Children Feb. 23 – 15th Annual Digestive Health Symposium Feb. 23 – 2023 Health Care Forecast Conference Feb. 25 – Open Medical School Feb. 26 – 42nd Annual Mammoth Mountain Emergency Medicine Conference March 17 – Match Day See All Events UCI School of Medicine UCI Health SOMNews@uci.edu

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