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Jan 27, 2025 | Medical Press
Cancer-fighting compound shows immense potential to eradicate HIV
Matthew D. Marsden, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, collaborates with authors from Stanford University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on this research, which was published in "Science Advances."
UC Irvine CFCCC Bulletin
January 22, 2024
January 22, 2025
Jan 17, 2025
Nixon National Cancer Conference Fosters Discussion on Improving Communication, Utilizing Technology and Building Trust Within the Cancer Care Community
On January 15 and 16, 2025, the fourth annual Nixon National Cancer Conference convened at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. … Panel 1: The Complexity of Cancer Care Today. Panelists: … Richard A. Van Etten, MD, PhD – Director of the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. … Dr. Michael Stamos, Dean of UCI School of Medicine, spoke about the innovation in research and clinical trials happening at UCI School of Medicine.
Jan 10, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine
Nuclear Speckles Identified as Key Hubs for Gene Expression Regulation
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have discovered that nuclear speckles, a membraneless organelle within the nucleus, serve as central hubs for pre-mRNA 3′ end processing.
Jan 10, 2025
Data science is accelerating UC medical research, diagnosis and treatment in California
The UC Health Data Warehouse is helping researchers to fast-track medical research and improve health outcomes. In 2024, six teams across UC’s health system followed data to notable findings that accelerated diagnosis and treatments while revealing how social determinants of health can impact access to care.
January 8, 2024
January 08, 2025
Jan 06, 2025
Newly discovered mechanism triggers immune response in cells with damaged DNA
Biological chemistry researchers have found a way to trigger an inflammatory immune response in cells with damaged DNA, a discovery that may lead to more effective treatments for cancer.
Jan 03, 2025
The Mystery of What’s Causing Young People’s Cancer Leads to the Gut
At the University of California, Irvine, cancer biologist Selma Masri has shown in mice that changing the body’s internal clock, called the circadian rhythm, changes the diversity and abundance of gut bacteria. … She also found a link between disrupting the circadian clock and colorectal cancer.
Dec 30, 2024 | UCI Health
UCI Health celebrates more than 200 Physicians of Excellence
More than 200 UCI Health doctors recognized as 2025 Physicians of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA), including Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Director, Dr. Richard Van Etten.
Dec 26, 2024
Grammy-award winning rock band musician beats lung cancer
After 20 years of touring with Green Day, Jason Freese had to step away from his keyboard and saxophone last January to focus on beating lung cancer at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.