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News in 2024

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UCI Health nurse manager recognized at Irvine Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 event

uci health medical intensive care unit nurse manager muriel moyo at the irvine chamber of commerce 40 under 40 awards with uci health nurse anesthetist miranda ideal
September 30, 2024
The leadership of Muriel Moyo, DNP, MSN, has contributed to improvements in patient safety, staff engagement and more.

Family medicine physician Dr. Jose Mayorga recognized as Hispanic leader to know

uci health family medicine physician dr jose mayorga with a studio blue background wearing a white coat; he has been named as one of becker's hispanic latino leaders to know
September 30, 2024
The executive director of the UCI Health Federally Qualified Health Centers has devoted his career to medically underserved communities.

Circadian disruption, gut microbiome changes linked to colorectal cancer progression

September 27, 2024
The findings by UC Irvine researchers may lead to new prevention and treatment strategies.

Artificial intelligence in colonoscopies is next frontier for procedure

uci health gastroenterologist dr jason b samarasena sits at a desk wearing a blue tie and shirt and a white coat
September 25, 2024
IN THE NEWS: UCI Health gastroenterologist says tools should be implemented as hybrid of the physician and AI to improve colonoscopy accuracy.

GLP-1 weight-loss drug use among youth spark long-term safety concerns

uci health pediatrician dr dan cooper standing in an office wearing a brown suit with a stethoscope around his neck
September 20, 2024
IN THE NEWS: The medications are too new to be fully understood, says UCI Health pediatrician.

UCI Medical Center named a national top performer for inpatient, outpatient care

side by side logos for the vizient inc quality and accountability study; 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Study on the left and Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Study on the right; uci medical center received top honors for ambulatory and inpatient care
September 18, 2024
Hospital is one of just five in the nation recognized for ambulatory care excellence.

Sesame oil: Is it good for you?

September 17, 2024
IN THE NEWS: This aromatic and flavorful oil has many beneficial effects on the body.

Next-generation vaccines for glioblastoma show promise

September 13, 2024
IN THE NEWS: UCI Health brain tumor expert says two new vaccines have shown encouraging results in early clinical trials.

UCI Health pharmacists emphasize direct patient outreach to improve care

September 12, 2024
IN THE NEWS: Pharmacists are prioritizing personalized encounters to ensure positive outcomes, UCI Health Chief Pharmacy Officer Melanie Joe says,

UC Irvine, USC scientists begin research effort for damaged brain region treatments

September 06, 2024
The team has been funded by the National Science Foundation to combine stem cell research with intelligent biocomputing.