The annual ASCO conference is among the world’s largest scientific gatherings in oncology

Jun 04, 2024

UCI Health cancer specialists share research at national forum

UCI Health cancer clinicians and scientists presented key findings and insights that will help advance cancer research and care at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), one of the world’s largest scientific gatherings in the field.
Group of people viewing presentation on Anti-Cancer Challenge Awards

May 31, 2024

UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge awards $1 million for promising cancer research

The UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge has awarded $1 million raised in 2023 to fund a new round of transformative research projects at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and its pediatric cancer affiliate, Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).
Selma Masri and Bridget Fortin smiling

May 28, 2024

UC Irvine study reveals circadian clock can be leveraged to enhance cancer immunotherapy

A multidisciplinary research team at the University of California, Irvine has revealed that the circadian clock – the biological pacemaker that governs daily rhythms in physiological processes, including immune functions – can be leveraged to enhance the efficacy of checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy. Checkpoint inhibitors block different proteins from binding to tumor cells, allowing the immune system’s T cells to kill the tumor.
Front of Wen Center

May 03, 2024

Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care Center opens its doors

The first part of the construction of UCI Health ― Irvine is complete with the opening of the Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care on May 1.The second phase of the $1.3 billion Irvine medical complex, the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building, will open to patients in July.
Wei Li (left, Ya Cui, Wenbin Ye and Jason Sheng Li

Apr 05, 2024

UC Irvine-led research team builds first tandem repeat expansions genetic reference maps

A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has built the first genetic reference maps for short lengths of DNA repeated multiple times which are known to cause more than 50 lethal human diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington’s disease and multiple cancers.
Pedro Ortega (left), Remi Buisson (middle) and Ambrocio Sanchez (right)

Mar 18, 2024

UC Irvine-led research team discovers role of key enzymes that drive cancer mutations

A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered the key role that the APOBEC3A and APOBEC3B enzymes play in driving cancer mutations by modifying the DNA in tumor genomes, offering potential new targets for intervention strategies.
person starting race on bike

Mar 13, 2024

2024 registration opens for 8th Annual UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge

The 2024 UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5 for its eighth year dedicated to raising funds and awareness for critical cancer research. Registration for the annual event launched on World Cancer Day, inviting individuals to ride, run or walk in-person at UCI Aldrich Park or participate virtually.
Front of UCI Hospital

Feb 28, 2024

UCI Health named a top hospital by Newsweek

UCI Health is also recognized as a global infection prevention leader.
runners at finish line

Dec 14, 2023

The 2023 UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge raises $1 million for critical cancer research

A record 3,800 participants who turned out for the seventh annual UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge raised more than $1 million to support cancer research at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and its pediatric affiliate, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).
Chao Bldg 23

Oct 23, 2023

UCI Health purchases GenesisCare radiation oncology centers

UCI Health is pleased to announce it has acquired GenesisCare radiation oncology centers in Orange County after they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. UCI Health, Orange County’s only academic health system, has contacted existing patients at the GenesisCare centers in Fountain Valley and Anaheim to assure them of a seamless transition of their care.