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Dear colleagues,
Well, 2020 has been a heck of a year so far. It’s hard to believe it’s already halfway over!! We have a lot to be proud of, a lot to work on, and quite a few people to thank. First off, I’d like to share a video that we did a while back thanking our faculty, staff and students for the dedication and their efforts during the pandemic. I’ll warn you ahead of time, it’s kind of long! But, I wanted to be sure you were aware of how much we appreciate everything you have done. I commend you on your commitment to our school and to your work.
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Fast-tracked Funding
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To expedite campus response to pandemic, UCI leadership amassed $2.5 million for COVID-19 research projects.
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Team awarded $3.8M to study changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer’s
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Epigenomic analysis could lead to early detection and new therapies.
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Caution urged for reopening schools to prevent spread of COVID-19 crisis
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The reopening of schools, which have been closed since mid-March, is viewed as essential to jump-starting the economy.
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New study could lead to therapeutic interventions to treat cocaine addiction
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Targeting mechanisms in the brain that trigger euphoric sensations could be key.
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UCI researchers uncover cancer cell vulnerabilities; may lead to better cancer therapies
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A new University of California, Irvine-led study reveals a protein responsible for genetic changes resulting in a variety of cancers, may also be the key to more effective, targeted cancer therapy.
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UCI clinical trial targeting retinitis pigmentosa receives $6.6M grant from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
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New grant to support repeat dosing of previously treated patients and ongoing cell manufacturing activities.
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Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD selected as Stein Innovation Award Recipient
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Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD, the Irving H. Leopold chair in ophthalmology and a professor of physiology & biophysics at the UCI School of Medicine has been selected as a recipient of the Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) Stein Innovation Award.
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Maria Corrada-Bravo, PhD accepted as member of NAME study section
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Dr. Maria Corrada-Bravo, professor in residence in the Department of Neurology at the UCI School of Medicine, has been accepted as a member of the Neurological, Aging and Musculoskeletal Epidemiology Study Section, with the National Institute of Health, Center for Scientific Review.
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UCI School of Medicine graduates first DACA recipient
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Undocumented and undeterred, Oscar Hernandez, 31, became the first DACA recipient to graduate from the UCI School of Medicine during May’s drive-thru graduation ceremony.
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DREAM fellow featured in documentary series: Immigrant Voices of America
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Shirleen Achieng, an undergraduate student at UCI and DREAM fellow at UCI School of Medicine, aspires to be a doctor but faces obstacles to achieving that goal because she is undocumented.
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Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin, PhD elected to AMA APS Governing Council
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Dr. Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin, associate vice chancellor and vice dean of medical education, is now Chair-elect for the American Medical Association APS Governing Council.
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Medical students help design LGBTQ+ health education curriculum
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Third-year UCI medical students and close friends Alex Marlow and Kelton Mock have changed the landscape of learning in the School of Medicine.
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PRIME-LC students help Catalina Island Medical Center during pandemic
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A group of first and third year PRIME-LC medical students have been assisting at the Catalina Island Medical Center.
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Medical students in ASSIST program help seniors during lockdown
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Seniors are paired with a student and receive a 30-minute call daily, every other day or weekly, as they desire.
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UCI Medical Student 2020 Honors and Awards
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It is with great pleasure that we announce the award recipients of our medical student class of 2020 and honor their outstanding efforts in the areas of academics, research, service and the humanities.
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Graduate students recognized for excellence in research
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Brenda Gutierrez receives Excellence in Research and Health for the Latino Community Award; Rachael Hokenson receives Roger W. Russell Award; Elizabeth Hubbard receives Jared M. Roberts Memorial Award; Remy Vu receives 2020 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program award
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#WhiteCoats4BlackLives
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On June 5, 2020, co-workers, faculty, students, residents and fellows gathered in a peaceful demonstration to honor George Floyd and countless others in the UCI Health Douglas Hospital Healing Garden.
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UCI Health first in Orange County to offer left ventricular assist device for patients with end-stage heart failure
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Lifesaving procedure complements leading cardiac care at UCI Health.
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UCI Health to test drug for critically ill COVID-19 patients
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New clinical study of a drug called Aviptadil underway. Aviptadil could save people suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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Dr. Nasim Afsar named a leading Orange County woman in healthcare for 2020
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Dr. Nasim Afsar recognized as one of Orange County's leading women in healthcare by Coast Magazine and the Orange County Register.
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Operation "Donutions" delivers sweet treats to healthcare workers
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Starting in late April, more than 50 dozen donuts were delivered to UCI Medical Center, including the ICU, and residents and fellows working in the Emergency Department.
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July 30 - ACOFP CA 44th Annual Convention & Medical Seminar
Aug 13 - American Retina Forum
Aug 27 - 2020 Cancer Systems Biology Consortium
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