November 2019  6th Edition
A Message from the Dean

What an exciting start to fall as we officially launched the Brilliant Future Campaign! On Oct. 4, we shared the research and innovation that is happening across the campus. By engaging 75,000 alumni and garnering $2 billion in philanthropic investment, the School of Medicine plays a vital role in the success of the campaign, and we are excited for the future!

With the four pillars of advancing the American dream, transforming health, accelerating research, and exploring the human experience, this campaign will make the School of Medicine and UCI stronger than ever.
 

 
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Autumn Ivy, MD, PhD awarded AMFDP fellowship 
Autumn Ivy, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Child Neurology at UCI School of Medicine was recently awarded a 2020 Amos Medical Faculty Development Program (AMFDP) fellowship by the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
 
Vision scientist Krzysztof Palczewski elected to National Academy of Medicine
Vision scientist Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD was recently elected to the National Academy of Medicine. This distinction recognizes his contributions to the understanding of retinal diseases. 
 
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UCI-led international team of researchers receives $4.3M NIH BRAIN Initiative award 
An international team of researchers, led by faculty from the UCI School of Medicine, received a $4.3M NIH BRAIN Initiative award to develop a new brain mapping tool. 
 
Ninh T. Nguyen, MD, honored with Achievement Award by the ASMBS
Ninh T. Nguyen, MD, was honored with the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
 
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Muthana Al-Ghazi, MD, selected to receive Alumnus of the Year at UM
Muthana Al-Ghazi, MD, has been selected to receive the Honoured Alumnus of the Year Award by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science, at the University of Manitoba, Canada.
 
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School of Medicine PhD student and his advisor receive Gilliam Fellowship from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute 
Jesse Holt, a PhD student from the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, UCI School of Medicine and his advisor, Medha Pathak, PhD, were among the 44 doctoral adviser-student pairs to receive Gilliam Fellowships from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). 
 
UCI School of Medicine Recognized as Apple Distinguished School 
UCI School of Medicine has been selected as an Apple Distinguished School for 2019-2022, a three-year designation. This selection marks the fifth consecutive cycle that the medical school has received this prestigious honor given for continuous innovation in learning & teaching, and for its educational environment.
 
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Graduate student Raji Nagalla awarded NIH fellowhip
Graduate student Raji Nagalla has been awarded a National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellowship from the NIH. 
 
Dr. Joseph Carmichael invited to speak at Dr. Leela Prasad Memorial Lecture
Joseph Carmichael, MD, was recently invited to speak at the first annual Dr. Leela Prasad Memorial Lecture at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago. 
 
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Family Medicine Turns 50
Over its 50 years, the Department of Family Medicine at UCI has trained more than 400 physicians, many of whom attended a gala last month, including the first graduate, Dr. Ben Wright.
 
High school students experience Summer Surgery Program
In August, UCI School of Medicine wrapped up its Summer Surgery Program, where 24 high school students acquired unique hands-on experience.
 
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New clinic opens in Yorba Linda
UCI Health held an open house celebrating the opening of its new center in Yorba Linda on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.  The free community celebration featured activities for the whole family.
 
UCI Health expands cardiology services offered to patients
UCI Health Cardiology Services now offers treatment options for patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF), and mitral valve regurgitation.
 
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Wisdom Study reaches out to Hispanic women for breast cancer screenings
The Wisdom Study, a UC effort to clarify breast cancer screening guidelines, is now reaching out to Hispanic women and those residing outside of California. 
 
Surviving a Deadly Tumor
More than two years ago, Amanda Johnson, 32, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive, incurable brain cancer. 
 
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UCI Health receives ACS NSQIP award
UCI Health was recently awarded the 2019 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) Meritorious Award in two categories: High Risk Meritorious and All Case Meritorious.
 
2020 Pet Therapy Calendar 
The UCI Health 2020 Pet Therapy Calendar is now available! The calendar features all of the pet therapy dogs, as well as several of our physicians, nurses, residents, and staffers.
 
SOM in the News

The Opioid Epidemic: Past and Future

Animal Study Offers Hope for Treating Traumatic Brain Injuries

Researchers Better Understand How Light Affects Circadian Rhythms in Insects

Addressing Cardiovascular Risk Factors in People with Diabetes

People Are Getting Their STDs Diagnosed on Reddit

Too many bad nights of sleep could play a role in developing Alzheimer’s

CBD for Migraines: Medical Research and Risks
 
 
Calendar

Dec 7 - Stop the Bleed Classes 

Jan 27 - Medicine in Your Backyard: The Secret Power of Music for Dementia with Dr. Joshua Grill, PhD

Feb 1 - UCI Cath and Electrophysiology Essentials 2020

Feb 6 - Irvine 2020 Retinal Imaging Colloquium

Feb 20-21 - 2020 Health Care Forecast Conference
 
 
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