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Dear Colleagues,
At the UC Irvine School of Medicine, our commitment to advancing knowledge and improving lives through research, clinical care and community engagement continues to shine. From big strides in cancer and Parkinson’s research to expanding access to clinical trials and celebrating leaders in our community, there’s much to be proud of!
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Stem-cell Therapy is a 'Big Leap' for Parkinson's Treatment
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Parkinson's disease specialist Claire Henchcliffe, MD, was one of the researchers in a multi-institution study.
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Advancing Science for the Common Good
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In recent years, UC Irvine has expanded clinical research to bring groundbreaking healthcare and discovery to Orange County.
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Researchers 'Push the ENVLPE' with New Virus-like Particle to Fix Mutations Causing Blindness
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UC Irvine School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with a team from the Helmholtz Munich research institute, have developed a new virus-like particle to enhance how specialists edit proteins causing inherited diseases.
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New Findings Reveal Why Only Some Cancers Respond to ATR Inhibitor Therapy
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UC Irvine researchers gain a better understanding of which types of cancer cells are more sensitive to ATR inhibitor therapy and identify biomarkers that can predict patients' responses to treatment.
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Medicine and Motherhood
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Learn how Remy Mercer Slomoff, MD ’25, managed medical school as a new mom and why she celebrates mental health awareness all year long.
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Diego Pizzagalli, PhD, Receives Brain Health Clinical Research Award
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Pizzagalli received the award from the International College of Neuropsychopharmacology in recognition of his outstanding contributions in neuroscience.
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Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series Hosts Inaugural Research Showcase
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The final Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series for the 2024-25 year featured Adrian F. Hernandez, MD, MHS, from Duke University, and marked the launch of the Resident & Fellow Research Showcase.
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Three Honorees for Latine Excellence and Achievement
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The three honorees were the late Dr. Alberto Manetta (the Luz & Fuerza Award, In Memoriam), Jasmine Chavez (Graduate Student Excellence), and Jenny Ventura (Alumna Honoree).
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Music as Medicine
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Integrating eclectic interests in the latest research, Sean Young, PhD, finds that mindfully listening to jazz music reduces pain.
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UCI Health Cardiologist is American Heart Association's Woman of Impact
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Shaista Malik, MD, PhD, awarded Go Red for Women Orange County honor by raising funds and awareness of heart disease and stroke.
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Two State-of-the-Art MRIs Delivered to UCI Health — Irvine
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Focused ultrasound and 3T technology enables faster, more complex imaging in a convenient location.
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Maheswari Senthil, MD, Named 2025-26 ELAM Program Fellow
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Senthil will participate in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine program.
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