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News in 2024

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UC Irvine announces $50 million gift from Joe C. Wen and family

July 18, 2024
The funding will name and support a new public health school as well as the expansion of cardiovascular research and care.

UCI Health welcomes first patients to new Irvine cancer center

An exterior view of the new Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building at UCI Health — Irvine
July 17, 2024
The much-anticipated center brings world-class cancer care to coastal and southern Orange County.

UCI Health stem cell transplant program poised for significant growth

Dr. Stefan O. Ciurea, director of the UCI Health bone marrow trransplant and cellular therapy program, in white coat at center, meets with a patient and loved one.
July 15, 2024
The UCI Health bone marrow transplant program has passed the 200th procedure mark and expands a robust CAR T-cell therapy program.

Dietary supplement can help progressive MS on two fronts

michael demetriou neurologist uci health multiple sclerosis standing in front of glass blocks wearing a light blue shirt
July 12, 2024
IN THE NEWS: Many treatments for progressive MS only address repair of the myelin sheath, but reducing inflammation is also key, says UCI Health...

Orange County Medical Association honors UC Irvine physicians

uci health pain management specialist and orange county medical association president dr shalini shah in a blue studio background wearing a white coat
July 12, 2024
Pain specialist Dr. Shalini Shah is the association’s first president from UCI Health.

UCI Medical Center is redesignated a Baby-Friendly hospital

illustration of breastfeeding baby with words that say proud to be baby-friendly designated uci medical center is a baby friendly facility
July 10, 2024
The prestigious certification is achieved by adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and babies.

Extreme heat affects mood

July 08, 2024
IN THE NEWS: UCI Health family medicine expert Dr. Jose Mayorga says the heat can make one tired, contributing to feelings of frustration and...

U.S. Navy and UCI Health expand successful trauma training collaboration

uci health president and ceo chad t lefteris in a suit, left, stands with us navy officers in ceremonial dress in a conference room with uci medical center in the background
July 05, 2024
The partnership provides Navy clinical personnel with hands-on critical care experiences before their deployment.

Ophthalmologist Dr. Marjan Farid recognized for eye care innovations

Richard  Lindstrom, MD, Founder, Minnesota Eye Consultants, Dr/ Farid, Dr. Garg  (Dick Lindstrom is a previous recipient of the Steinert award at OCTANE, and a previous UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Colloquium Steinert Lecturer - 2020)
July 03, 2024
The Roger Steinert, MD, Legacy Award recognizes leadership, dedication and expertise in the field of vision care.

UCI Health names new co-directors of the Digestive Health Institute

Dr. John G. Lee smiling in business attire.
July 02, 2024
New leaders will persevere in mission to advance clinical care and translational research to cure digestive diseases.