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Events, Funding Opportunities, Announcements, & News
September 03, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
Cancer Center Team Attends UC Irvine Staff Picnic
Front row: Krystina Jarema, Pilar Quezada Back row: Ethan Park, April Bagaporo, Claudia Magee, Carrie Ullmer, Daniel Rivas, Katrina Parshad, Natalee McGee
Aug 27, 2025
Member, Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN - 9 of the Best High-Fiber Foods to Eat, According to Nutritionists
"Fiber: This nutrient slows down the absorption of sugars and carbohydrates...one reason complex carbs are ideal for energy is that they're often high in fiber."
Allen Chao, PhD — Philanthropist and Founding Benefactor of the UCI Cancer Center — Appointed CEO of Zephyr AI, Inc.
“This acquisition deepens Zephyr’s data advantage and reinforces our commitment to using AI and real-world evidence to unlock more effective, personalized therapies."
Member, Nataliya Mar, MD - Reviews First-Line Therapy in Metastatic Non-Clear Cell RCC
Pembrolizumab with lenvatinib is emerging as a promising first-line therapy for metastatic non–clear cell RCC.
Member, Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN - The 8 Best Fermented Foods for Gut Health, According to Experts
Fermentation enhances nutrient absorption by breaking down complex proteins and carbohydrates into simpler, more accessible forms
Aug 25, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Member, Brian Paegel, PhD - Appointed as Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
“I look forward to championing my colleagues’ remarkable work, fostering collaborations that accelerate translational breakthroughs, and expanding clinical impact through UCI Health and beyond.”
Aug 25, 2025 | UCI Public Health
Member, Sora Park Tanjasiri, MPH, DrPH - New Grant Targets Better Cancer Care for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders in Orange County
UC Irvine received funding from Pfizer and the American Cancer Society to launch ACCT-NHPI, a program to boost early detection and improve cancer outcomes
Aug 22, 2025
Member, Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN - These Processed Foods Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Diet
The difference between ultra-processed and minimally processed comes down to how much the food has been changed from its natural state
Aug 20, 2025 | Health
Member, Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN - Is Multigrain Bread Really a Healthier Choice?
“The key distinction is whether the grains in the bread are whole grains or refined grains...If it says ‘wheat flour’ or ‘enriched flour,’ then it’s refined.”