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IN THE NEWS:  A woman with Down syndrome showed no signs of cognitive decline well into her 60s despite having all the physiological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, according to a…

Orange, Calif. — The UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge is gearing up for its ninth annual event, rallying thousands to ride, run and walk on this special fall day dedicated to raising…

IN THE NEWS: Cardiovascular disease accounts for one-quarter of all maternal deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet cardiac risk assessments and preconception counseling haven’t kept pace…

Orange, Calif. — Several UCI Health co-workers whose displays of deep compassion and support for patients in need were recently recognized at the 30th annual Heroes with Heart gala, hosted by the…

Irvine, Calif. — The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has awarded a UC Irvine neuroscientist $4.6 million to advance studies of a novel immunotherapy that holds the potential to revolutionize…

Orange, Calif. — Dr. Deepti Pandita has been recognized as a chief medical information officer to know by Becker’s Hospital Review. Pandita, who is also the vice president of clinical informatics at UCI…

IN THE NEWS: Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of pregnancy-related deaths. Yet, it’s often missed. UCI Health cardiologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Afshan B. Hameed spoke to California Surgeon…

IN THE NEWS: Nearly a year after a lengthy and complex surgery to remove a rare pancreatic tumor, 12-year-old dancer Lauren Torres returned to UCI Medical Center in Orange on Monday…

Irvine, Calif. — The Clemons Family Foundation has pledged $11 million to support cancer research and provide capital funding for the under-construction Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building and the…

Irvine, Calif. — The UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center invites you to attend the 2025 Allen and Lee-Hwa Chao Lecture in Cancer Research on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28…