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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!
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.
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.
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.
Feb 28, 2024
UCI Health named a top hospital by Newsweek
UCI Health is also recognized as a global infection prevention leader.
Feb 27, 2024
National Cancer Prevention Month with Dr. Alexandre Chan, Dr. Shawn Griffin, and Dr. Mahtab Jafari
Dr. Alexandre Chan, Dr. Shawn Griffin, and Dr. Mahtab Jafari are three of the many faculty members in the UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences who advance the field of cancer research and work with patients to help minimize their risk for cancer, as well as help to prevent further health issues in people who are currently fighting cancer or are cancer survivors.
Feb 21, 2024
UC Irvine co-led study that uses artificial intelligence to identify unwanted variations in blood samples by 95%
A new study led by co-corresponding authors, Min Zhang, MD, PhD, and Dabao Zhang, PhD, professors of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California, Irvine’s Program in Public Health, used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze ‘big data’ sets of biological samples to reduce unwanted variations by more than 95%.
Feb 15, 2024
Dr. Coombs Spotlights Recent CHIP Updates
Catherine Coombs, MD, an Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, highlights recent studies in clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) presented at the 65th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition in the fourth episode of the second season of “The HemOnc Pulse.”
Feb 12, 2024
Dr. Alexandre Chan Appointed as Vice Chair of Board of Pharmacy Specialties’ Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Council
BPS is a group that is responsible for establishing standards related to the training and certification of pharmacists. Within the organization, there are multiple specialty councils that focus on specific aspects of pharmacy care. “As part of the Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Council, I am involved with the development of the board certification examination to ensure that we provide a consistent experience and high-quality examination development outcomes,” he explained.