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Jan 06, 2025
Newly discovered mechanism triggers immune response in cells with damaged DNA
Biological chemistry researchers have found a way to trigger an inflammatory immune response in cells with damaged DNA, a discovery that may lead to more effective treatments for cancer.
Dec 26, 2024
Grammy-award winning rock band musician beats lung cancer
After 20 years of touring with Green Day, Jason Freese had to step away from his keyboard and saxophone last January to focus on beating lung cancer at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dec 16, 2024
Internationally regarded leukemia pioneer Dr. Susan O’Brien honored for advancing research, treatment
Internationally renowned UCI Health hematologist-oncologist Dr. Susan O’Brien has been honored with the Excellence in Scientific Service Award by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for her vast contributions to the field.
Dec 10, 2024
Two UC Irvine researchers named fellows by National Academy of Inventors
A pioneer in engineering natural killer immune cells for cancer treatments, Jianhua Yu, Professor, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, focuses his research on harnessing innate immunity to treat both hematological malignancies and solid tumors.
Nov 22, 2024
Psychological therapy offers new hope for young Latino testicular cancer survivors
Pilot intervention looks at ways to bridge gaps in survivorship care, empowering young Latino men to manage distress and reclaim meaningful life goals after cancer treatment
Nov 01, 2024
Startlingly few childhood cancer survivors receive recommended screenings
A recent study led by Joel Milam, a professor of epidemiology & biostatistics found that fewer than 40% of childhood cancer survivors undergo recommended screenings for the late effects of treatment.
Oct 29, 2024 | UCI Health
Turning grief into hope: Mike Kirby makes $1 million donation to fight triple-negative breast cancer
The Suzette Kirby Breast Cancer Research Fund has supported research by Devon Lawson, PhD, associate professor of physiology and biophysics, and Kai Kessenbrock, PhD, associate professor of biological chemistry. The two researchers are at the forefront of innovation in breast cancer research.
Oct 16, 2024 | UCI Health
UCI Health offers breakthrough ultrasound treatment for liver cancer
On Sept. 10, Dr. Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh and her UCI Health interventional radiology team used the noninvasive ultrasound technology, called the Edison histotripsy system, to treat the first patients at UCI Medical Center, part of UCI Health.
Aug 02, 2024 | UCI News
Decreasing Asian American health disparities
In a postpandemic world in which public health is a prime concern, societal pressures still prevent many Asian American people from prioritizing their health. Sunmin Lee, a professor of medicine at UC Irvine, is a social epidemiologist focusing particularly on health disparities faced by the Asian American population.
Jul 29, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine
UC Irvine Researchers identify key enzyme contributing to cancer health disparities in Latin American population
Researchers from the UC Irvine School of Medicine’s Pannunzio Lab have discovered that an enzyme expressed in B cells is a significant factor driving cancer health disparities within the Latin American population.