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Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
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Robert C. Green, MD, MPH, Professor, Division of Genetics, Department of Medicine, Director, Genomes2People Research Program, Harvard Medical School
- Community Lecture - June 2, 7 to 8 p.m.: "Finally! Genomics is Delivering Massive Health and Longevity Benefits”
- Scientific Lecture - June 3, Noon to 1 p.m.: "Empirical Findings on the Path to Genomic Medicine in Newborns and Adults"
Learn more about the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
June 2–3
Location: The Beckman Center, Irvine, Calif. (June 2); UCI Medical Center, Building 54, Podlich Family Conference Center, Orange, Calif. (June 3)
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Materials Available for Sponsored Projects Award Lifecycle, Effort Commitment, Clinical Trials, and the Evolving Federal Funding Landscape Webinar
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On May 29, 2026, representatives from the UC Irvine Office of Research presented on various topics that are highly relevant to the School of Medicine research community. The recording, as well as slide decks and resources, are available on the School of Medicine Webinars page under the Grantsmanship accordion. To access, sign in via your UCI Net ID.
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Implementing SimplerNOFO at NIH: A Clearer, Simpler Path for Applicants
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NIH has released its first Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the new Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) SimplerNOFO initiative, which aims to make funding opportunities more accessible, understandable and actionable for applicants.
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Highlighting UC Irvine’s Shared Core Facilities for Researchers — The Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center and the Transgenic Mouse Facility
NEXT WEEK
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Join this webinar to learn about these two shared core facilities: The Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center and the UC Irvine Transgenic Mouse Facility (TMF)
The Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center is a leading interdisciplinary hub advancing stem cell science and regenerative medicine. The center brings together experts from medicine, biological sciences, engineering, pharmacy, public health and the arts to drive innovation. Speaker: Allia Fawaz, Microscopy/Imaging Core Manager
The UC Irvine Transgenic Mouse Facility (TMF) provides expert services for sourcing, designing, generating, analyzing and preserving genetically modified mice. It supports the development of cutting-edge genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs) for cancer, immunology, neuroscience and biomedical research. Speaker: Grant MacGregor, PhD, Scientific Director, UC Irvine Transgenic Mouse Facility
Wednesday, June 10, Noon to 1 p.m.
Via Zoom
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Accepting Applications for the School of Medicine Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP)
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The Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) is a two-year structured program providing physician-scientists with intensive mentorship and opportunities to apply for their first independent, federally funded awards (K08, K23) or other equivalent external career development awards. Learn more about the PSTP program and application requirements.
Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026
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Highlighting UC Irvine’s Shared Core Facilities for Researchers — The Center for Neural Circuit Mapping and Good Manufacturing Practice
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The UC Irvine Center for Neural Circuit Mapping (CNCM) is a multidisciplinary hub advancing understanding of brain circuitry in health and disease. It brings together experts across neuroscience, engineering, physical sciences and computational fields to foster collaborative research. The center drives technology development and training to investigate neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric, and neurodegenerative disorders. Speaker: Michele Wu, Viral Core Manager The UC Irvine Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Facility is a state-of-the-art resource enabling FDA-compliant production of cell and gene therapies. It supports internal and external investigators in advancing regenerative and immunotherapy treatments for neurological diseases, cancer and other complex conditions. The facility drives translational research by providing manufacturing, regulatory and training support for clinical applications. Speaker: Chih-Min Lin, PhD, Director of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Via Zoom
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Ryan Hsi, MD (Urology), was awarded an NIDDK RC2 titled, “USDHub: community resource for Urinary Stone Disease research.” The project is a $4 million 3-year project awarded to UC Irvine to establish a research resource called Urinary Stone Disease Hub (USDHub). The resource will create a research cohort of >300,000 individuals across the lifespan with urinary stone disease from nine sites. The data will link extant structured data from the PCORnet common data model to urine and stone labs, and information extracted from CT images and clinical notes using natural language processing and machine learning methods. The project will broadly disseminate USDHub to researchers using sustainable data access model.
Do you or someone on your team have research-related good news to report (e.g., research funding/award, publication, other accolade)? We would like to know! Please fill out this short Good News submission form.
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Limited: Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust Awards Program for Coronary Heart Disease
The Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust Awards Program for Coronary Heart Disease Research supports research into the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease or circulatory failure. The program focuses on basic and translational scientific research. Clinical studies are ineligible. In 2025, Cholsoon Jang’s project, “Defining the role of circulating bile acids in coronary heart disease,” was funded.
UC Irvine is one of only 14 institutions invited to participate in this program; three grants of $250,000/2 years (inclusive of 10% indirect costs) will be awarded. All full-time faculty with combined federal and non-federal funding totaling $500,000 or less are eligible; junior faculty are encouraged to apply.
UC Irvine may nominate only one candidate; therefore, interested applicants are asked to submit a preliminary application to the Office of Research via UCI Review.
Deadline: June 8, 2026
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Limited: The G. Harold & Leila Y. Mathers Foundation
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The mission of The G. Harold & Leila Y. Mathers Foundation is to advance knowledge in the life sciences by sponsoring scientific research that will benefit mankind. Basic scientific research with potential translational applications is central to this goal and fundamental to their operating principles. The Mathers Foundation welcomes research in immunology, structural biology, cancer biology, microbiome, genetics, genomics, structural biology, cellular physiology, neuroscience, and microbiology & infectious diseases.
The total funding for this award is $600,000-$700,000 over three years, including 10% indirect costs.
UC Irvine may submit only three applications for this award opportunity; therefore, interested applicants are asked to submit a preliminary application to the Office of Research via UCI Review.
Deadline: June 8, 2026
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ARPA-H Funding Opportunities
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The Intelligent Generator of Research (IGoR) program aims to empower scientists to eliminate long-standing inefficiencies and accelerate biomedical breakthroughs through a more nimble, reliable and interoperable research ecosystem for the 21st century. Solution Summary Deadline: June 25, 2026
The HEARING (Hearing Enhancement through ARtificially Intelligent NeurotechnoloGy) program will advance three technical areas: intracortical device(s), dynamic sound modulation and auditory read & write algorithms. Proposers’ Day: June 8, 2026. Register by June 3 for in-person attendance (Washington, D.C.); virtual registration closes June 5. Solution Summary Deadline: June 29, 2026
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| Upcoming Seminars & Events |
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Department of Biological Chemistry Research in Progress Seminars
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Lucas Dantas de Paula
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Kalei Guillermo
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Shannon Pfeiffer
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Leveraging Clonal Competition Between CHIP and Aggressive Malignant Clones as a Novel Therapeutic Approach, by Kalei Guillermo, Graduate Student, Angela Fleischman, MD, PhD, Lab, Department of Biological Chemistry
Circadian Clock Misalignment Drives Genome Instability and Cellular Plasticity in Colorectal Cancer, by Shannon Pfeiffer, Graduate Student, Selma Masri, PhD, Lab, Department of Biological Chemistry
Wednesday, June 3, 11 a.m. to Noon
Location: Plumwood House / Showa Denko Lecture Hall
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Stata: Introduction to Survey Statistics
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This free noontime workshop (75 minutes) will review the concepts of probability and nonprobability sampling, sampling with and without replacement, and introduce the finite population correction factor. We introduce the major sampling designs, how to calculate sample weights, and how to use Stata's "svyset" command to prepare data for analyses that account for the sampling design. We will then demonstrate how to analyze data with these characteristics. Instructor: Chuck Huber, PhD
Wednesday, June 3, Noon to 1:15 p.m. PT
Via Zoom
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Department of Physiology & Biophysics Research in Progress Seminar
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|  Jean Li
Graduate Student
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Moment-of-Inertia Coarse Grained Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Self-Assembly of the HIV-1 Capsid, by Akarsh Dash, Graduate Student, Alvin Yu, PhD, Lab, Center for Complex Biological Systems, UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences
Wednesday, June 3, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location: Plumwood House / Showa Denko Lecture Hall
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Energizing Discovery: Advancing Translational Research in Depression
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Join the newly formed UC Irvine Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries Depression Institute for their first formal launch event! We are excited to welcome campus faculty, researchers, trainees, community partners and distinguished guests for a day of scientific exchange and celebration. This event will feature updates on the progress of the new Depression Institute at UCI, a keynote speech by Conor Liston, MD, PhD, professor at Cornell University, UCI faculty presentations to highlight emerging work in depression research, and a networking hour to foster collaboration.
Tuesday, June 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Beckman Center of the National Academies of Science & Engineering, 100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA 92617
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
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Center for Neural Circuit Mapping Seminar
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Imaging the Brain at High Spatiotemporal Resolution, by Na Ji, PhD, Professor, Departments of Neuroscience and Physics, UC Berkeley
Tuesday, June 9, 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building, Room 2200
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Physiology & Biophysics Seminar Series
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Programming Macrophages with Synthetic Biology, by Barbara Jusiak, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, UC Irvine School of Medicine Wednesday, June 10, 4 to 5 p.m. PT
Location: Hybrid event at Plumwood House / Showa Denko Lecture Hall and Via Zoom
Contact Claire Chen to join via Zoom.
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Experimental Pathology Research Conferences
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Revelations Learned from the Irradiated Brain, by Charles Limoli, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Department of Radiation Oncology, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Monday, June 15, 11 a.m. to Noon PT
Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 955 3602 9351 | Passcode: 998046
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Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries Monthly Seminar Series
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Transcriptional and Epigenetic Mechanisms of Depression, by Eric Nestler, MD, PhD, Nash Family Professor of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Hosted by the UC Irvine Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries.
Wednesday, June 17, 10 to 11 a.m. PT
Location: Hybrid event at Thorp Conference Center (4001, Gross Hall), and Via Zoom
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Monthly on Mondays | Faculty Development Series
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How to Prepare a Merit or Promotion File and AP-10 Form for 2026, presented by Kyoko Yokomori, PhD, and Mohammad Helmy, MD. Monthly on Mondays, presented by Nimisha Parekh and Brian Cummings, Senior Associate Deans of Faculty Development, is a monthly seminar series covering a wide range of topics on faculty development.
Monday, June 22, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
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Rady Children's Health and UC Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series
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Distinguishing Translational Research and Translational Science, by Orfeu M. Buxton, PhD, Professor of Biobehavioral Health, Associate Director, Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), Pennsylvania State University, and Alyson Eggleston, PhD, Associate Research Professor, Director of Evaluation, Penn State CTSI, Pennsylvania State University
Wednesday, June 24, Noon to 1 p.m. PT
Via Zoom
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AI for Genomics & Data Science with Operon
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A one-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll go from zero to running real bulk RNA-seq, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics analyses — with Claude driving Operon on your laptop and on the HPC. No prior AI-agent experience assumed. Bring a laptop. macOS is strongly preferred; Windows is supported but with a slower install path.
Thursday, June 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Natural Sciences II, Room 4201, UC Irvine
Lunch & Refreshments Included
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Clinical Research Navigator
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The Clinical Research Navigator serves as a centralized expert resource for faculty conducting investigator-initiated clinical trials across UC Irvine School of Medicine. The Clinical Research Navigator provides resource navigation, regulatory training, audit readiness preparation, policy guidance, and operational coordination for the School’s IIT portfolio. This individual ensures study team awareness of — and operational planning for — federal regulations (FDA, OHRP), University of California policies, and institutional standards, while facilitating high-quality, efficient trial conduct. The Clinical Research Navigator works in close collaboration with Principal Investigators (PIs), Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), and other research support services to promote compliant and streamlined trial execution.
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Helpful Reminders to Ensure Integrity of NIH-Supported Research When Using Artificial Intelligence
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Alongside NIH-supported scientific advances and priority research areas involving AI, NIH has also occasionally observed challenges with the use of these tools that affect the integrity of the science we support. NIH has shared some helpful reminders on the appropriate use of AI tools when applying, managing awards and conducting the research process itself. Read more.
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What kind of grant support does the School of Medicine Research Development Unit provide?
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE RDU
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What kind of grant support does the RDU provide to Physician Scientists?
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Along with the general grant support the RDU provides (outlined above), there are multiple programs available outlined on the Physician Scientist Resources page. - Physician Scientist Collective: Monthly seminar series with visiting speakers
- Physician Scientist Pathways Certificate Course: Six-week, 12-hour hybrid course that introduces clinicians to research pathways
- Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP): Helps physician scientists apply for their first K award
- Dean’s K Scholar: Provides awardees the protected time and mentorship needed to obtain NIH K/ equivalent funding
- Clinical Trialist Training Program (CTTP): Supports junior faculty on externally funded clinical trials through a 2-year partnership program with senior investigators already running clinical trials
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