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Sep 18, 2025
Member, Cholson Jang, PhD - Understanding How Fiber Improves Metabolic Health
“By identifying specific gut bacteria and metabolic pathways involved, our findings can guide personalized nutrition strategies”
Member, Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN - 8 Healthy Leafy Greens Nutritionists Say You Should Eat More Often
The leafy green is rich in vitamin K, which is key for blood clotting and bone health
Cancer In Focus - Events, Funding Opportunities, Announcements, & News
Events, Funding Opportunities, Announcements, & News
September 17, 2025
Sep 15, 2025 | UCI Health
Gastrointestinal Cancers Increasing in Young Adults - Robert Fearn, MD
Dr. Fearn is affiliated with the new sports nutrition program at the UCI Health Chao Digestive Health Institute.
Sep 15, 2025 | UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health
Member, Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN - The Food Is Medicine Movement Needs a Lesson in Equity
New editorial urges healthcare leaders and policymakers to expand ‘Food is Medicine’ coverage
Member, Dabao Zhang, MS, PhD - Groundbreaking miRNA-Based Therapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Research supported by the V Foundation
Sep 12, 2025
Member, Katrine Whiteson, PhD - A Healthy Microbiome in Your Digestive Tract Can Help Stave Off Heart Disease, Cancer, and Other Ailments
“The goal is to get their diet and microbiome in good shape during that time and improve their chance of success.”
Members, Maheswari Senthil, MD, and Jason Zell, DO - After a Stage IV appendix cancer diagnosis, Kat Kitchen underwent major treatment under Drs. Senthil and Zell and now focuses on living fully while supporting others
Appendix Cancer Survivor Relishes Life and Giving Back
Member, Lisa Wagar, PhD - Scientists Spill Their Quirky Lab Traditions and Superstitions
From lucky charms that keep experiments on track to weekly cookie breaks, scientists shared their favorite lab traditions and superstitions
Member, Dan Cooper, MD, Contributes Expert Insights on Pediatric Medication Use and Effects
“What’s the long term consequence? I think this is a really important point. We don’t know. We haven’t done the right study in children yet.”