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UC Irvine partners with USC on NSF-funded project for neurological disease treatment
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, and the Keck School of Medicine of USC have embarked on a new project to develop treatments for damaged brain regions using intelligent biocomputing. Funded by a four-year, $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), this initiative aims to combine engineering principles with stem cell research to restore motor functions in patients who have suffered brain damage from strokes or other neurological issues.
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UC Irvine researchers advocate for innovative arthritis treatment approach
Joint diseases cause pain to hundreds of millions of people and add to healthcare costs
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UC Irvine raises record-breaking $343M during fiscal year
The University of California, Irvine has concluded its most successful fundraising year on record, raising $343 million in the 2024 fiscal year as part of its Brilliant Future philanthropic campaign. The campaign now totals $1.9 billion, surpassing 95 percent of its $2 billion goal and marking it as the largest philanthropic and alumni engagement initiative in UC Irvine and Orange County's history. Launched publicly in October 2019, it is set to conclude in October 2025.
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UC Irvine study reveals compounded effects of repeated wildfires on communities
University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study in the journal Environmental Research Health highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies, and community resilience in Southern California.
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UC Irvine launches initiative merging AI with traditional storytelling crafts
Beall Applied Innovation at the University of California, Irvine has announced the launch of NarrA.I.tive, a new initiative that merges the university’s academic strengths with the global entertainment industry and the innovative spirit of Orange County. The program aims to harness artificial intelligence for positive impact across creative industries.
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UC Irvine partners with Santa Ana schools for enhanced educational collaboration
The University of California, Irvine School of Education is set to partner with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) in a university-assisted initiative at James Monroe Elementary School. This collaboration aims to integrate student support efforts, expand learning opportunities, and enhance family and community engagement.
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UC Irvine researchers identify 'item memory' brain cells linked to Alzheimer's treatment
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have identified neurons responsible for "item memory," a significant discovery that enhances understanding of how the brain stores and retrieves specific details. This breakthrough offers a potential new target for treating Alzheimer's disease.
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Rosemary extract compound shows potential in reducing cocaine sensitivity
A team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that an antioxidant found in rosemary extract can reduce volitional intakes of cocaine by moderating the brain’s reward response. This finding offers a new therapeutic target for treating addiction.
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UC Irvine team links urban design with increased flooding risk
Cities worldwide are facing increased flooding due to stronger storms and urban growth. New research from the University of California, Irvine indicates that the urban form, specifically building density and street networks, also affects flood severity.
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UC Irvine researchers develop highly sensitive nanoscale thermometers
University of California, Irvine scientists have developed a one-dimensional nanoscale material capable of changing color with temperature variations. The findings were published in Advanced Materials.
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Study links sociocultural institutions with improved health outcomes
The number of sociocultural institutions within ethnic enclaves may play a significant role in positively influencing the health of immigrant Asian American and Hispanic populations, according to recent research led by the University of California, Irvine.
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Study reveals impact of TREM2 genetic mutation on late-onset Alzheimer's
Researchers led by the University of California, Irvine have discovered how the TREM2 R47H genetic mutation causes certain brain areas to develop abnormal protein clumps, known as beta-amyloid plaques, associated with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Utilizing single-cell Merfish spatial transcriptomics technology, the team profiled the effects of the mutation across multiple cortical and subcortical brain regions, providing unprecedented insights at the single-cell level.
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UC Irvine researchers stress inadequacies in national flood risk models
Government agencies, insurance companies, and disaster planners rely on national flood risk models from the private sector that aren’t reliable at smaller levels such as neighborhoods and individual properties, according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine.
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Orange County's institutions spent $15,862,551 on basketball teams in 2023
Orange County's basketball collegiate teams received $15,862,551 in funding for the 2023 season.
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Orange County awards $21,759,673 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023
Orange County's 16 universities paid $21,759,673 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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UC Irvine receives $50M donation from Joe C. Wen for public health school
The University of California, Irvine has announced a $50 million donation from Southern California businessman Joe C. Wen and his family. This contribution will support the newly established School of Population & Public Health and enhance cardiovascular research and care at the university. This marks the largest gift to UC Irvine by a donor under age 50 and is the first naming gift of a University of California school after a Taiwanese American.
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UC Irvine transitions public health program into newly named school
The University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) will transition its Program in Public Health to the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health after receiving approval from the UC Board of Regents. This marks the first school of public health in Orange County and the fourth within the 10-campus UC system.
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Study reveals link between nursing home staff types and care quality
A study led by the University of California, Irvine has uncovered the complex relationship between different staff disciplines and quality of care in nursing homes. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, examined how registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) impact various quality measures such as antipsychotic medication usage and treatment of pressure sores.
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UC Irvine develops multilingual tool reducing disparities in cancer care
A University of California, Irvine research team has developed and implemented an intervention to enhance cancer care support services for racial and ethnic minority patients undergoing chemotherapy. The electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) tool is a web-based application that allows individuals to enter their health data into a smartphone, tablet, or computer. In this study, the ePRO was available in multiple languages and coupled with digital analytics. At each treatment visit, participants digitally recorded and submitted their symptoms and side effects, enabling...
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UC Irvine researchers find flaws in existing climate models' reflection estimates
UC Irvine Earth system scientists discover missing piece in climate models