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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.
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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.
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%.
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.
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.”
Jan 19, 2024
Films featuring cancer stories can scare patients. A 10-year study hopes to help doctors better assuage fears.
Arash Rezazadeh Kalebasty, associate professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine, and co-authors, reviewed more than 100 films to discern if there was a disconnect between what was portrayed in films versus what they saw in clinical settings.