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Dear Colleagues,As we close out 2025, December is poised to be a banner month for us at the School of Medicine and UCI Health. The sixth hospital in the academic health system, UCI Health – Irvine, is set to open for patients on Dec. 10.
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UCI Health — Irvine Fulfills a Vision
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The hospital, which opens Dec. 10, completes the new medical complex in Irvine, which includes the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care building and the Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care.
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Albert La Spada, MD, PhD, Receives 2025 Rare Disease Scholar Award
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The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre recognized Albert La Spada, MD, PhD, for his work on a silencer RNA (siRNA) therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 4 (ALS4).
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New Findings Reshape Our Understanding of Human T Cell Biology
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A study led by UC Irvine researchers reveals that T cells in human tissue differ from those found in blood, a finding that could lead to more accurate biomarkers of vaccine efficacy and immunotherapy outcomes.
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Leroy Hood, MD, Kicks off 2025-26
Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series
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Leroy Hood, MD, delivered a fascinating community lecture on precision health and how “Data-Driven Individual Health Can Profoundly Change Your Life, If You Let It!"
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New Research Hub Targets Community Health Needs
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The new Family Health Center Research Hub aims to help researchers better respond to community needs, facilitating collaboration built on transparency and trust.
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Megan E. Daly, MD, Appointed Chair of Department of Radiation Oncology
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Megan E. Daly, MD, joins us from the UC Davis School of Medicine, where she currently serves as professor of clinical radiation oncology and associate director of clinical research for the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Department of Psychiatry Receives $2.8M for Mental Health Workforce
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The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has awarded UC Irvine two grants to temporarily add positions to the adult residency program and child psychiatry fellowship.
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Personalizing Psychiatric Care: A Window into Schizophrenia
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The long-term affiliation between UC Irvine and the John Henry Foundation helps psychiatry medical residents better understand adults living with schizophrenia.
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Terry Sanger, MD, PhD, elected to American Pediatric Society
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Terry Sanger, MD, PhD, will be recognized at the American Pediatric Society Howland Gala during the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in April 2026.
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Fall 2025 Rising Stars
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Congratulations to Shruti K. Gohil, MD, associate professor in the Department of Medicine, and Erlinda (“Chulie“) R. Ulloa, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, on receiving the award.
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Lung Cancer Screening is Essential for Early Detection and Treatment
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Advances in lung cancer treatment are extending lives, but early detection is still key. A new clinical trial led by Hari Keshava, MD, aims to expand screening criteria.
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UCI Health Spine Center Recognized for National Leadership
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The Comprehensive Spine Center has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s best combined neurosurgery and spine programs in the country for its leadership in treatment, research and education.
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UCI Health Leaders Named to OCBJ's OC500 List
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President and CEO Chad Lefteris and COO Nathan Shinagawa were recognized for ushering in the health system's growth era.
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