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News in 2025

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UC Irvine research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior

Dr. Tallie Z. Baram, UC Irvine Donald Bren Professor and Distinguished Professor in the  Departments of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Pediatrics, Neurology
March 17, 2025
The review study has important implications for early intervention and prevention strategies.

Medications, meal timing can interfere with sleep

March 14, 2025
IN THE NEWS: Certain behaviors can spike anxiety in the evenings and harm sleep quality, says UCI Health expert.

Early intervention for autism improves outcomes, says UCI Health expert

March 14, 2025
IN THE NEWS: The earliest signs of the neurodevelopmental disorder appear between 1 and 2½ years of age, says Dr. Peter Chung.

UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. Nimisha Parekh recognized as Woman of Impact

uci health gastroenterologist dr Nimisha Parekh wearing a blue dress is standing with her arms crossed in front of uci medical center Carla Rhea for Orange Coast
March 13, 2025
Dr. Nimisha Parekh is dedicated to the research and treatment of complex digestive disorders as well as the advancement of future health...

Alzheimer's patient with Down syndrome avoided dementia

March 06, 2025
IN THE NEWS: The case study may shed light on the progression of the disease in hopes of slowing or preventing cognitive impairment.

Join the fight against cancer at the 9th annual UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge

Cyclists race to raise funds for research at the 2024 UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge.
March 05, 2025
Challenge participants can ride, run or walk to support groundbreaking cancer research on Oct. 11, 2025.

Maternal-fetal specialist sounds alarm about heart disease, pregnancy link

Dr. Afshan Hameed, wearing a white coat in front of a blue background, is a board-certified UCI Health cardiologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist at UCI Health High-Risk Pregnancy Services
March 04, 2025
IN THE NEWS: Dr. Afshan Hameed calls for more awareness in California Health Report opinion essay.

UCI Health co-workers honored as ‘Heroes with Heart’

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February 27, 2025
The annual event, hosted by the Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County, honors individuals for their compassion during crisis.

Neuroscientist awarded $4.6 million for promising pan-cancer immunotherapy

UC Irvine neuroscientist Dr. Michael Demetriou, pictured in his lab.
February 21, 2025
The grant will advance research on a novel cell therapy with the potential to target all major cancer types.

Screening needed for anyone exhibiting cardiac symptoms, says maternal-fetal expert

youtube screenshot with image of Dr. diana ramos on the left and dr. afshan hameed on the right saying episode 1 of intersection of cardiovascular health and maternal health
February 19, 2025
IN THE NEWS: Symptoms of the No. 1 cause of pregnancy-related deaths are frequently unrecognized by patients and providers.