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Jun 27, 2024 | UCI Health
Reimagining cancer care for all of Orange County
When the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center's second clinical hub opens its doors July 16, the spacious, state-of-the-art facility in Irvine will extend elite cancer care within reach of residents throughout Orange County and beyond.
Jun 26, 2024 | UCI School of Physical Sciences
Professor Gregory Weiss Awarded UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge Funding
The Weiss Lab plans to work with colleagues in the UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Control program to create a plan to connect with members of the AAPI community who are willing to be a part of the lab’s research.
Jun 21, 2024 | LAist
Massive AAPI Cancer Study
The first national long-term study about cancer among Asian Americans has been launched to investigate health disparities among ethnic groups and uncover risk factors. “For example, Vietnamese have historically had higher rates of cervical cancer,” said Sora Tanjasiri, a public health professor at UC Irvine. “Koreans have higher rates of liver cancer and stomach cancer. You have to look at the nuances.”
Jun 17, 2024 | UCI Public Health
UC Irvine joins a national network of partners to address cancer, the leading cause of death, among Asian Americans
Asian Americans have become the first racial/ethnic group for whom cancer is the leading cause of death. Yet, Asian Americans are often underrepresented in clinical trials and cancer research. To address this, the NCI has awarded $12.45 million to create a national cohort called ASPIRE.
May 31, 2024
A literal gut check
A healthy microbiome in your digestive tract can help stave off heart disease, cancer and other ailments, says Katrine Whiteson, a Chancellor’s Fellow and associate professor of molecular biology and biochemistry at UC Irvine.
May 28, 2024
Time Is on Cancer Immunotherapy’s Side
A new study led by a multidisciplinary research team at the University of California (UC), Irvine, demonstrates that the circadian clock can be leveraged to enhance the efficacy of checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy.
May 13, 2024
Dr. Aryana Sepassi, Dr. Alexandre Chan, and Team Publish Findings on “Rural-Urban Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survivorship Care”
In a study published in The Oncologist, Dr. Aryana Sepassi, Dr. Alexandre Chan, and their fellow researchers shared their findings regarding colorectal cancer concerns among rural residents, as compared to people living in urban settings.
May 03, 2024
Dr. Alexandre Chan Recognized with Helen McKinnon Award from International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP)
The Helen McKinnon Award, named after a founding member of ISOPP, recognizes people who have significantly contributed to the group and the profession of oncology pharmacy at large.
Apr 10, 2024
Dr. Alexandre Chan Given Basic and Clinical Research Literature Award from Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)
Dr. Alexandre Chan, Founding Chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice in the UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been selected by the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) as the recipient of their Basic and Clinical Research Literature Award!
Apr 08, 2024
Dr. Shawn Griffin Received Volunteer Award from Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)
Dr. Shawn Griffin, health sciences assistant clinical professor in the UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, was honored by the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) with their Volunteer Award!