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Jul 26, 2023

UCI Health Breast Center earns national accreditation

The UCI Health Breast Center, part of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), recognizing its commitment to advancing cancer care and research.
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Jun 13, 2023

UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge hits milestone in search for next breakthrough cancer treatments

The UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge has raised over $1 million in 2022, funding 28 new projects and reaching 100 total, all focused on advancing cancer treatment and cures.
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Jun 07, 2023

The Audley Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation backs Dr. Daniela Bota's search for a glioblastoma cure

UCI Health and neuro-oncologist Dr. Daniela A. Bota, MD are pleased to receive a third consecutive grant from The Audley Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation to support research to find a cure for brain cancer, especially glioblastoma.
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Mar 15, 2023

UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge returns on Oct. 7 to raise funds for life-saving research

On Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge participants and supporters will gather at UCI Aldrich Park to enjoy festivities dedicated to raising funds and awareness for critical cancer research. Individuals who register to ride, run, walk or volunteer can get involved in person or virtually.
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Aug 10, 2022 | UCI School of Medicine

New UCI-led study reveals computation-guided approach to suppressing cancer tumor growth

UCI and UCSD researchers have developed a method to identify molecules that restore mutated p53 tumor suppression, showing promise in both lab and animal models.
From left: Bridget Fortin (Graduate student and co-first author), Sung Kook Chun, PhD (Postdoctoral fellow and co-first author), Selma Masri, PhD, (Principal investigator and corresponding author), and Rachel Fellows, PhD (Postdoctoral fellow and co-first author), all from the UCI School of Medicine Department of Biological Chemistry.

Aug 10, 2022 | UCI School of Medicine

New UCI-led research reveals the circadian clock influences cell growth, metabolism and tumor progression

UCI researchers have discovered how the circadian clock affects cell growth, metabolism, and genome stability, influencing tumor progression in the intestine.
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Jan 26, 2022

UCI and CSU Fullerton partner to advance cancer health disparities research with a focus on diversity and inclusion

With a grant of more than $1.1 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) have established a collaborative partnership focused on addressing cancer disparities of the highest need in Orange County.
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Jun 01, 2021

Chao family gifts to UCI Health for cancer care top $50 million

The Chao family’s $50 million gift will name the cancer center at the new UCI Medical Center in Irvine, enhancing access to advanced cancer treatments and clinical trials.

Jan 21, 2021

UCI to build world-class hospital on Irvine campus

UCI Health has launched the UCI Medical Center Irvine-Newport, offering advanced healthcare services and access to UCI clinical trials, connected to the UCI Health primary care network.