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May 20, 2026
May 13, 2026 | UCI Beall Applied Innovation
Members: Chang Liu, PhD; Liangzhong Xiang, PhD; Xiaoyu Shi, PhD; Robert Spitale, PhD - UCI Beall Applied Innovation
UC Ideas in the Real Word & Innovator Awards - Highlights and Congratulations!
May 13, 2026 | UC Irvine In the News
Member, Jason Samarasena, MD - Robotic Colonoscopy System Poised for the Clinic
A first-in-human trial of a robotic colonoscopy system achieved 100% cecal intubation in 50 patients.
Cancer In Focus - Events, Funding Opportunities, Announcements, & News
May 13, 2026
Member, Gillian Hayes, PhD - On Leading People Who Don’t Want to Be Led
Many faculty say this is not the job they signed up for. They need leaders who see this and who are looking out for them.
May 12, 2026 | UCI Health
Member, Hirohito Ichii, PhD - Pairing Up to Fight Kidney Failure - Patient, Karen Patterson
Dr. Ichii removed both enlarged kidneys and replaced them with a healthy donor organ. The new kidney is a powerhouse, currently functioning at 90%.
May 12, 2026 | UC Irvine In the News
Member, Micheal Hoyt, PhD - Expanding the Classroom: Global Learning Without Borders
Collaboration between UC Irvine and universities in Tanzania and Taiwan
Member, Mahtab Jafari, PharmD - Wearable Patches: How Barrière is Trying to Disrupt the Supplement Industry
“I always say that marketing is usually way ahead of science, so marketing is a key factor.”
Member, Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN - 11 Subtle Signs of Low Magnesium Experts Say You Should Know
Plus, what to do if you suspect a deficiency.
Members: Heike Thiel de Bocanegra, PhD, MPH; Alyssa Bujnak, MD - Leading a Medical Training Initiative in Tanzania
Dr. Thiel de Bocanegra and Dr. Bujnak joined UC Irvine colleagues in supporting global efforts in cervical cancer care and OB/GYN education