Features

A sound practice  

FEATURE: New technology in cochlear implants and hearing aids means children needn't suffer from hearing loss, says UC Irvine Dr. Hamid Djalilian.

UCI robot to aid brain research

FEATURE: Study could shed light on adaptive decision-making in humans.

Freemasonry: fact vs. fiction

FEATURE: UCI's Lilith Mahmud discusses the society's portrayal in a hit novel - and reveals its "best-kept secret."

Gaining on pain

FEATURE: UCI center takes multidisciplinary approach to managing chronic suffering with its new Center for Pain Management.

Global ambition

FEATURE: Future physician Benji Zachariah hopes to make a difference among the world's poor.

Matters of the heart

FEATURE: A new biomedical engineering research center looks to advance technology for treating cardiovascular disease.

Bad driving may have genetic basis, UCI study finds

FEATURE: Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.

The well-rounded student

FEATURE: Sherynn Umali '03 directs campus organizations, and she says clubs are an essential part of a well-rounded education.

Race against the clock

FEATURE: Leslie M. Thompson has her eye on a treatment for the fatal Huntington's disease. Stem cells may hold the key.

Dedicated to the ER

FEATURE: Medical student's sensitivity and respect for patients reflects spirit of UC Irvine's Living Our Values award

Alzheimer's lesions found in the retina

FEATURE: UC Irvine neuroscientists have found that retinas in mice genetically altered to have Alzheimer's undergo changes similar to those that occur in the brain - most notably the accumulation of amyloid plaque lesions.

Trigger of deadly food toxin discovered

FEATURE: A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin to form, which could lead to methods of limiting its production.

Shocktoberfest rocks  

FEATURE: Halloween festivities and UCI basketball combine for a fun-filled night of music, Midnight Magic and an onstage marriage proposal.

Invisible immigrants

FEATURE: Research by sociology professor Judith Treas sheds light on foreign-born seniors in the U.S.

Fighting poverty one loan at a time

FEATURE: Crystal Murphy Morgan studies chronic economic hardship in Africa and how micro-finance loans might help.

Big on obesogens

FEATURE: Biologist Bruce Blumberg believes industrial pollutants called obesogens are contributing to America's obesity epidemic.

Don't bank on small business

FEATURE: David Neumark's study shows chain stores and corporate headquarters are more stable economic partners for cities.

Emotional maturity lags cognitive ability in adolescents

FEATURE: A new study of adolescent judgment and decision-making shows young people may not be able to fully control impulses, resist peer pressure until after 22.

Targeting tumors

FEATURE: UCI researchers Kenneth Longmuir and Richard Robertson have developed a more precise approach to delivery of chemotherapy drugs.

Looking at TV with a new eye

FEATURE: The ubiquitous TV becomes sculpture in an exhibit of work by the late mixed-media artist Nam June Paik at Beall Center.

Life in Middle Earth

FEATURE: UCI offers Yukio Nishida a home for his growing family and a purpose - to help residents of student housing.

Global problem, local response

FEATURE: UCI's Diane Pataki discusses strategies for dealing with climate change in Southern California.

Still doing its Level I best  

FEATURE: UC Irvine Medical Center, Orange County's only source for Level I trauma care,gets re-certification nod from American College of Surgeons.

UC Irvine Medal event meets fundraising target  

FEATURE: UC Irvine Medal event earns $1.1 million for scholarships and other key programs.

Pedal power

FEATURE: Those blue and yellow bicycles parked around the campus represent the first self-serve bike-share program in California. It's designed to reduce car trips and pollution.

Shaping smiles and surfboards  

FEATURE: UCI alumnus Daniel Boehne '99 could have been a pro surfer. Instead, he chose dentistry in order to help others.

Protecting the planet  

FEATURE: Joseph DiMento says law can be an effective tool in protecting natural resources.

UC campuses join forces against breast cancer

FEATURE: UC Irvine's Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is joining forces with UC colleagues to launch the Athena Breast Health Network, the largest study of its kind to improve detection, treatment and survivors' quality of life.

In Ansel Adams' footsteps

FEATURE: Student and staff photographers walk in the footsteps of Ansel Adams, attempting to re-create the master's photographs shot at UCI in the mid-1960s. Trees and time have changed the campus.

Raising water awareness

FEATURE: More than 1 billion people worldwide have unreliable access to clean water. To raise awareness of this and other water issues, UC Irvine is hosting a two-day public event featuring free movies and a panel discussion with local water experts.

Opening doors  

FEATURE: Software architect Erik Olsson helps students and the community find their way with ZotPortal.

Engaging the community

FEATURE: New Web site fosters public interaction with campus.

Courting success

FEATURE: Hall of Fame women's volleyball coach Paula Weishoff brings her winning pedigree to UCI.

UCImpact: Stem cell research  

FEATURE: California and UC Irvine take advances in stem cell research in stem cell research on the road as high school classes and educators participate in Stem Cell Awareness Day.

Cancer drug may prevent cocaine relapse behavior

FEATURE: A drug in development to treat cancer could help prevent relapse behavior in people trying to overcome an addiction to cocaine, according to a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.

UCImpact: Alzheimer's disease

FEATURE: UC Irvine's impact on Alzheimer's research is acknowledged on World Alzheimer's Day.

Five say farewell

FEATURE: Five longtime UC Irvine colleagues share their campus memories as they get ready to retire.

Leading the way

FEATURE: UCI tour guides serve as campus ambassadors.

UCI to become living renewable energy lab

FEATURE: The UC Irvine campus will become a living renewable energy laboratory under a statewide program designed to make electricity generation and transportation safer, cleaner and more affordable for Californians.

Hungry for good deals?

FEATURE: Cooking classes at Anteater Recreation Center are among the low-cost enrichment activities at UC Irvine, kicking off an occasional series called "UC I Can Afford It."

From high tech to high kicks  

FEATURE: Domingos Begalli, physical sciences computer resource manager, brings the Brazilian martial art capoeira to campus.

Goose bumps, laughter and butterflies

FEATURE: As much as we know about the human body, some of the more mundane, daily functions are least understood.

Growing its own musicals

FEATURE: Drama department's staging of new musicals gives lovers of the genre a voice in the future of Broadway.

Memories exist even when forgotten, study suggests

FEATURE: Using advanced brain imaging techniques, UCI scientists have discovered that a person's brain activity while remembering an event is very similar to when it was first experienced, even if specifics can't be recalled.

The Shrinky Dink solution  

FEATURE: Overcoming a research snag was child's play for assistant biomedical engineering professor Michelle Khine - and it earned her international recognition.

Alzheimer's art creates lasting memories

FEATURE: Nine paintings created through an Alzheimer's Association program called Memories in the Making are on display at UCI MIND.

Up to the challenge

FEATURE: Retiring Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration Christina Hansen facilitated UCI's evolution into a research powerhouse.

Preparing for a pandemic

FEATURE: Flu season is just around the bend, and one UCI expert says common-sense precautions and flu shots can do a lot to ward off H1N1.

Technology helps teach kids with autism  

FEATURE: Gillian Hayes, informatics assistant professor, designs computerized devices that help teachers work with children who have autism.

Treating fibroids without surgery

FEATURE: Dr. Scott Goodwin takes a new approach to an age-old problem for women at UC Irvine Medical Center.

Parolees' release leads to crime

FEATURE: Neighborhood stability and social programs can help mitigate uptick in violence.

Advocate for Anteaters

FEATURE: Liz Toomey, assistant vice chancellor of community & government relations, talks about the UC system's impact on everyday life in California.

Stopping the spread of infectious diseases

FEATURE: UCI research on infectious diseases, such as dengue fever, HIV and meliodosis, could benefit millions worldwide.

Triumph out of tragedy  

FEATURE: Four other people are known to have survived the kind of spinal injury suffered by Jon Wilhite in a triple-fatality car crash, and everything had to go just right for emergency personnel and UC Irvine Medical Center doctors before this story could be told.

Money management among the poor

FEATURE: UCI funds research on financial practices in developing countries.

Intro to UCI  

FEATURE: Director of new student programs and alumna Jill Halvaks gives incoming freshmen their first lessons in becoming Anteaters.

Cracking the law books  

FEATURE: UC Irvine School of Law opens to inaugural class of 61 students who will help develop innovative curriculum.

Social costs of job loss

FEATURE: UCI's David Dooley studies the impact of unemployment on mental health.

Watching over the water system

FEATURE: UC Irvine engineers plan to outfit the local water system with sensors that will alert officials when and where pipes crack or break, hastening repair - thanks to nearly $5.7 million over three years from the National Institute of Standards & Technology and several local water groups.

Wave of the future

FEATURE: Portable ultrasound scanners in the ER can save lives by expediting diagnosis.

Storytelling in Tehran  

FEATURE: Bicultural professor Roxanne Varzi makes a film about Iranian American identity and the aftermath of war.

Imaging the inner workings of single molecules

FEATURE: With $20 million over five years from the National Science Foundation, UC Irvine scientists hope to become the first ever to make real-time videos of single molecules in action - a feat that has proved elusive because size and time scales are so small.

Satellite data explains vanishing India groundwater  

FEATURE: Using satellite data, UC Irvine and NASA hydrologists have found that groundwater beneath northern India has been receding by as much as 1 foot per year over the past decade - and they believe human consumption is almost entirely to blame.

White coats, bright future

FEATURE: Bryce Spitze and Brenda Campos-Spitze, first married couple to enter UC Irvine's medical school, intend to play a role in an emerging healthcare system designed to provide affordable, quality care for all.

California dream deferred

FEATURE: Political scientist Carole Uhlaner discusses how the two-thirds vote requirement, term limits and ballot propositions have made the state difficult to govern.

Parents warn of fire pit danger

FEATURE: More children than ever are being burned in beach fire pit accidents.

UCI meets D.C.

FEATURE: Students in internship program explore career paths in Washington.

End of an era  

FEATURE: UCI bids farewell to retiring Dean of Students Sally Peterson, a major contributor to campus life for 35 years.

Downsizing for a worthwhile cause

FEATURE: Volunteers from Facilities Management department build a playhouse to help provide real shelter for the homeless.

Original source of malaria reported

FEATURE: Researchers have identified what they believe is the original source of malignant malaria: a parasite found in chimpanzees in equatorial Africa.

On a quest for longevity

FEATURE: Mahtab Jafari puzzles the mysteries of natural compounds and longevity - an investigation that satisfies her longtime obsession with science.

Living longer, living better

FEATURE: The Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine's new "Live Longer, Live Better" program incorporates proven complementary and alternative approaches to treating body, mind and spirit and improving overall health.

Turning teens off smoking

FEATURE: Marketing professor Connie Pechmann targets adolescent tobacco use.

Engaging young minds

Mummies, eyeballs and all manner of mysteries are part of UCI's summer Gifted Students Academy Exploratorium.

Hot stuff

There may be a few more empty parking spaces, but life at UCI doesn't slow that much in summer.

The powerhouse

Tammy Kelleher seldom sits still - she's too busy keeping watch over UCI's Central Plant.

Study finds patent systems may discourage innovation

Bill Tomlinson, informatics assistant professor, uses a computer game to test the efficiency of the U.S. patent system, and it doesn't score well.

Moving forward

For almost 20 years, Marlon Boarnet has studied the links between land use and transportation networks. He provides his thoughts on the stimulus package and city planning for the 21st century.

Inspiring future scientists

High school students participating in UC Irvine's residential COSMOS program study topics such as astronomy, neuroscience, marine biology and the mathematics of music.

Neural stem cells offer potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease  

UC Irvine scientists have shown for the first time that neural stem cells can rescue memory in mice with advanced Alzheimer's disease, raising hopes of a potential treatment for the leading cause of elderly dementia that afflicts 5.3 million people in the U.S.

Chemists discover ozone-boosting reaction

It's a recipe for choking smog. Burn tons of fossil fuels. Pump those chemicals into the air where they react on surfaces of buildings and roads. A result is the creation of photochemical smog-forming chlorine atoms, UC Irvine scientists report in a new study.

A stress test for healthy babies

A UC Irvine research team is investigating correlations between prenatal levels of stress hormones and infant/child learning and behavior. Their Women and Children's Health and Well-Being Project is among the first large-scale studies on the subject.

UC Irvine Medical Center on nation's 'Best Hospitals' list

U.S. News & World Report has named UC Irvine Medical Center one of the nation's "Best Hospitals" for the ninth year in a row.

Researching their futures

Increasing diversity among ranks of UC Irvine graduate students is goal of four summer research programs.

Drug rescues memory lost to Alzheimer's disease

A drug similar to one used in clinical trials for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis has been found to rescue memory in mice exhibiting Alzheimer's symptoms. This discovery by UC Irvine scientists offers hope for a new treatment for early stage Alzheimer's.

Small force delivers big result

UC Irvine Police Department wins international award for excellence in Criminal Investigation.

UCI study tests visual approach to math  

Can you learn math without using symbols or language? A four-year, $3 million study led by UC Irvine education professor Michael Martinez will test the theory.

Giant supernovae farthest ever detected

UC Irvine cosmologists have found two supernovae farther away than any previously detected by using a new technique that could help find other dying stars at the edge of the universe.

Sizzling summer reads

Books by UC Irvine faculty suit all tastes.

The sky's the limit

As UCI's greatest women's track & field athlete ever, high-jump champ Lauren Collins ends a record-setting season on track for the Olympics.

Making surgery less scary for kids

Pediatric surgery can be traumatic for children - and their parents. To guide families through the experience, Dr. Zeev Kain, chair of UC Irvine's Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care, is creating a unique Internet site to help parents ease children's anxiety (and their own), properly manage postsurgical pain and, ultimately, facilitate healing.

Orange County: paradise lost?

John Hipp, assistant professor of criminology, law & society, studies the impact of demographic changes in Orange County.

Raising the bar

UC Irvine School of Law will train a cadre of citizen-lawyers, and founding faculty member Rachel Moran explains just what that means.

Wind + water = untapped energy

Wind energy over the planet's oceans is a vastly underutilized renewable resource, according to UC Irvine researchers.

In living color

Colors reproduced on Web sites or printed photos never seem as true as what we see in real life, and now one UC Irvine professor explains why.

Dark side of the sun

As a specialist in skin disorders and cancers, Dr. Janellen Smith sees firsthand what too much sun can do. She stresses that people - especially those in sun-worshipping Southern California - should be aware of the health risks associated with prolonged sun exposure and take proper precautions.

Speaking the same language

Thiago Halmer and other PRIME-LC students will help doctors in Brazil collaborate with UCI physicians on stuttering cases.

UCI Africa Initiative lends a helping hand

UC Irvine group demonstrates how modest efforts can reap big rewards by donating time and energy in Africa.

Clearing the air

UC Irvine cuts greenhouse gas emissions from the (efficiently irrigated) ground up.

How design can change your life

Is your life too complicated? UC Irvine professor suggests redesigning priorities and weeding out unnecessary possessions to achieve peace.

Hospitalist: The new medical specialty

Dr. Alpesh Amin is a pioneer and leader in the rapidly growing field of hospital medicine, and the program he leads at UC Irvine Medical Center is one of the nation's finest.

Commencement: By the numbers

One alligator, eight renditions of the national anthem, 36,000 visitors - these are just a few of the post-commencement numbers assessed by the Office of Student Affairs.

Medicine for the Latino community  

Five years ago, eight medical students came to UC Irvine as pioneers in an innovative education program designed to address the unique healthcare needs of California’s largest underserved population. Now the first PRIME-LC graduates are prepared to fulfill that mission.

Keeping the campus safe

When it comes to fake guns, a little common sense and a knowledge of campus policy goes a long way, says UC Irvine Police Chief Paul Henisey.

Earth first  

For Max Broad '09 and undergraduate Alexis Kim, The Green Initiative Fund brings new meaning to TGIF.

Conscientious 'Eater    

Hai Vo '09 sows seeds of sustainable food reform at UC Irvine and beyond.

Getting from here to there

Professor Jan Brueckner discusses the future of plane, train and automobile travel.

The superfood quest

UC Irvine urologic researchers are leading the effort to see how - or if - natural compounds in such foods as tomatoes and kava work in the human body to prevent or treat prostate and bladder cancers.

Eye for light  

Photographs by undergraduate Hoang Xuan Pham show fresh perspectives on and off campus.

Goodbye, UCI  

UC Irvine seniors talk about finding a wealth of knowledge, friendship, even their life's purpose as they prepare for graduation.

Stroke of genius

UC Irvine Medical Center's Dr. Steven Cramer works successfuly behind the scenes to improve stroke treatment for Orange County residents.

Gator aid

Dinosaurs appeared on Earth about 230 million years ago, when atmospheric oxygen levels were close to half what they are today. Scientists wonder how they survived - for 165 million years - under these varying conditions. UC Irvine biologist James Hicks is finding answers in the alligator, a modern relative of the dinosaur.

Math model predicts cancer growth  

John Lowengrub, mathematics professor and chair, builds computer models to predict tumor growth and evaluate therapy options. The goal: maximize treatment effectiveness and minimize patient suffering.

Taking coping skills global

Roxane Cohen Silver and Psychology Beyond Borders provide mental healthcare in developing countries after traumatic events.

UCI's own 'Project Runway'  

Fashion Interest Group puts on its end-of-year show, featuring budding designers and models in a 'Project Runway'-style competition.

UCI student's service to elders sparks study

Elizabeth Munoz studies how emotions affect the health of seniors.

Training tomorrow's teachers  

Despite discouraging headlines, the prospects for highly qualified teachers trained at UC Irvine look good as older educators retire.

The clock watcher

Paolo Sassone-Corsi is perhaps the world's leading researcher on the body clock, and what he's discovered may one day improve human health.

Calling Skid Row home

UCI's Mike Powe studies ways to make the Los Angeles district an inclusive, viable community.

Committing single events to memory

A study led by UC Irvine neuroscientist John Guzowski has found that a single brief experience was as effective at activating neurons and genes associated with memory as more repetitive activities.

Dressing 'Little Women'

On May 29, when the Claire Trevor School of the Arts' drama department raises the curtain on "Little Women: The Broadway Musical," the actors will be wearing Caitlin Cisek originals.

Traffic's true toll

Dr. Ralph Delfino and Michael Kleinman lead efforts to understand how vehicle exhaust contributes to lung and cardiovascular illnesses. Their work confirms what most Southern Californians know intuitively: Living near a freeway isn’t good idea.

Campus celebrates national champions  

UCI's men's volleyball team was saluted by the campus community for winning its second NCAA national championship in three years.

Sharing their heritage

UCI students are staging the second annual iFest to celebrate Israel's 61st birthday, turning Ring Mall into a colorful street festival with games, performances, vendors and food.

Cicerone's field of dreams  

To recognize his support and love of the game, the baseball field has been named after Chancellor Emeritus Ralph Cicerone, who helped bring the sport back to UCI.

Climate change for kids

UCI student nonprofit CLEAN Education conducts grade-appropriate lessons on climate change for elementary and middle school classrooms.

A lesson in humanity

UCI students fill a need not met by traditional relief workers in Iraq - providing school supplies to children.

Making physics lessons fun

Michael Dennin, UC Irvine physics & astronomy professor, will discuss the science behind superheroes 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the University Club. A complimentary breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m.

The comeback kid

Ryan Ammerman, the 6-foot-9-inch senior setter for UCI's National Championship men's volleyball team, looks forward to more competition in his future.

Kills, blocks and a national title  

UCI's men's volleyball team wins 'epic battle' to brings home second NCAA National Championship in three years

Identifying a killer

Doctoral student Mary Amasia's anthrax detection system permits a more rapid response to a deadly disease.

Using math to battle loss of hearing  

Doctoral student Meng Yu is using his academic skills to help the hearing-impaired. He is fine-tuning a set of mathematical computer instructions that pulls apart overlapping voices so a listener can hear each of them distinctly.

Reading palms

Palm-reading technology allows Anteater Recreation Center members to check in without breaking a sweat.

$21 million gift names hospital  

A posthumous gift from a man who values included integrity and service completes fundraising for UC Irvine Medical Center and renames the new hospital.

Danziger inspires, blazes trails at UCI

Political science professor Jim Danziger is a research pioneer and student favorite.

Anthropology in Second Life  

Anthropology professor Tom Boellstorff explores Second Life and finds his fellow avatars eager to talk about their virtual world experiences.

Quantum mechanics of dance

Undergraduate dance student blends quantum physics and dance in production for upcoming Physical Graffiti show.

Fighting for their lives  

Dr. Leonard Sender is a leading advocate for a neglected demographic: young adults with cancer.

Studying kids at home alone

Graduate student Maria Parente studies the effect of unsupervised after-school settings for children.

Laker Girl grows up  

UCI honors student Bria Biggs balances her work as a dancer with the Laker Girls and aspirations to someday practice sports medicine.

Opening doors to learning

Robert Espero '92 helps students with disabilities succeed in the classroom.

Student Center design turns green to gold

UC Irvine Student Center earns kudos for its Earth-friendly design and construction, and it's healthy for students, too.

A new measure of babies' health

Current guidelines for normal fetal growth don't align with the ethnic diversity of the childbearing population. UC Irvine researchers will share a $1.7 million grant to devise new definitions.

Working the Amazon soil

Earth scientist Claudia Czimczik digs in Peru for new dirt on global warming.

Squashing mosquito-borne disease

With a $10,000 award from the UCI Graduate Division, Thomas Gilbreath will study how land-use in Africa affects the mosquito population and spread of malaria. The fellowship supports students whose research could have significant public impact.

A role in medicine

By feigning illness, volunteers introduce medical students to the human side of healthcare.

Internet love is not colorblind

UCI study of online daters shows race-based preferences prevail, especially among whites.

Setting the stage for hope  

"Songfest" a Broadway-style revue starring more than 150 students from 18 fraternities and sororities plays at the Bren Events Center April 24. This year, it raises funds for UC Irvine Medical Center's Young Adult Cancer Program.

Mechanical sculpture

Artist transforms electrical detritus into imaginary, evolving organisms in current Beall Center exhibit.

VHS legacy unraveled

The rise and fall of the VHS format and it's influence on popular culture is explored in a new book by Lucas Hilderbrand, film & media studies assistant professor.

Landmark children's study kicks off

The National Children's Study will begin recruiting future Orange County mothers for the largest and most comprehensive long-term study ever conducted in the United States on child development and health. UC Irvine researchers will lead the effort.

Student groups go for the green

UC Irvine students want to foster a sustainable culture that moves beyond hemp bags and energy-efficient light bulbs.

Wise scientist

Renowned molecular biologist Masayasu Nomura has devoted his life to probing the mysteries of ribosomes and cell growth.

Fox talks democracy, Mexico

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox discussed the future of democracy in Mexico and Latin America April 8 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

Researcher asks teens: r u drinking?

Psychology and social behavior researcher Candice Odgers uses text messaging to study substance use and exposure among kids.

Bridging mainstream and alternative medicine

Increasingly, cancer patients supplement traditional treatments with alternative therapies such as herbs, diet and acupuncture. Unconventional approaches to prevention have gained in popularity, too. But do they work?

Balancing the planet

Michael Prather discusses UCI's new environment institute, which aims to identify research needed for an improved understanding of society's response to a changing climate and for environmental science to better respond to societal needs.

Art as provocation

UC Irvine undergraduate students use art to pose some sticky life questions in 'Provocations,' on exhibit through April 17.

Vicente Fox to talk democracy, Mexico at UCI

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox will discuss the future of democracy in Latin America April 8.

Vegetation virtuoso  

UC Irvine's arts dean, Alan Terricciano, plays a mean cactus as he wires up houseplants for an April 4 concert on the green.

Literary Orange to draw book lovers to UCI

Third annual Literary Orange brings writers and readers together April 4 for a daylong celebration of literature.

Dedicated to medical breakthroughs

New facility for conducting clinical trials will take UC Irvine's medical research to a new level, allowing overnight stays and supervised diets.

A Holocaust childhood  

Ruth Kluger's enduring account of growing up in Nazi-occupied Austria has touched millions.

Measuring melting ice sheets

Global climate change - especially as it relates to glacial melting and rising ocean levels - is the subject of much debate and research. Eric Rignot, Earth system science professor, studies ice sheet melting in Antarctica and Greenland. He will talk about his work March 31 as part of the 2008-09 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.

Technology links distant classrooms

With video teleconferencing technology in UC Irvine's Teaching, Learning & Technology Center, Marc Madou can teach engineering to students in Irvine and Mexico simultaneously.

Halting herpes eye disease

Lbachir BenMohamed and Dr. Anthony Nesburn with The Gavin S. Herbert Eye Institute of UC Irvine's ophthalmology department have developed a promising vaccine to prevent ocular herpes, a leading cause of blindness. The vaccine works against the virus that also causes genital warts and may help in the battle against the spread of AIDS.

A 'match' made in medicine  

Professional sports have their annual drafts; medical education has Match Day. That's when thousands of medical school graduates nationwide learn where they will begin their careers as doctors. A story and photo essay capture the 76 UCI students who learned where they matched in a festive, emotional March 19 event.

'Young Americans' at UCI

UCI students pose for Young Americans photography exhibit.

Olive Tree Initiative gets leadership award  

Olive Tree Initiative student group hailed as a model of community leadership by Orange County Human Relations Commission.

Greek classics go digital

The oldest-surviving Greek texts are never more than a few mouse clicks away thanks to the world's first digital humanities archive, built and maintained at UC Irvine.

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield's big year

While Dr. Sheldon Greenfield's not quite a household name, he is making a significant impact. He's helping run a thriving campus research center, and he's engaged in high-level decision making in California and Washington, D.C., with international implications for biomedical research and healthcare.

Cleaning up the 'blood diamond' business

Richard Matthew works in Africa to curb violence, abuses linked to diamond trade.

Improving care for older adults

Dr. Laura Mosqueda takes her geriatric expertise on the road with the help of a $2 million grant. The goal: to help other medical specialists relate better to older patients.

Open for business of healing  

Patients move into state-of-the-art hospital rooms as University Hospital opens for the business of healing.

Wheels around the world for people in need

Just two months after Chancellor Michael Drake kicked off Free Wheelchair Mission's 2008 national tour at UC Irvine, engineering students here were hard at work on a wheelchair prototype that would soon help people worldwide get around more easily.

With patients in mind  

As University Hospital at UC Irvine Medical Center opens its doors to patients this month, personnel discuss how the new facility strengthens their ability to provide advanced healthcare.

Creative electronics unveiled

A touch screen designed and built by UC Irvine students provides a glimpse of how simpler computer control could soon be at our fingertips. The project is one of about 40 on display at the UCI Senior Design Expo.

UCIPD honors outstanding officers, staff

Making campus safe for free speech, fulfilling work and the occasional party is all in a day's work for UCI Police Department honorees.

The art of math

They look fragile and ornate, like glass vases on a tabletop. But the five objects in this still life are not real; they are computer-generated images of mathematical equations. They are giving mathematicians a powerful new way to visualize ideas and concepts, and showing the general public that math can be, well, breathtaking.

How things work

With his power tools, physics and chemistry professor Wilson Ho sheds light on molecules and atoms in action.

A star on the horizon  

The future looks bright for Allison Case '06, soon to star in 'Hair' on Broadway.

Chancellor, law dean lead freshman seminar

UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake and Erwin Chemerinsky, founding dean of UCI Law School, team up to teach freshmen about civil rights.

Cerebral palsy stopped by potential new drug

Two compounds developed by UC Irvine and Northwestern University scientists prevented cerebral palsy in preclinical animal trials, giving hope that a new drug for humans may be on the horizon.

Building homecoming traditions

New Greek Village designed as rally spot for current and former members of UC Irvine fraternities and sororities at Homecoming 2009.

Ready for PRIME time

An innovative UC Irvine School of Medicine program designed to lessen Latino healthcare disparities in California will produce its first graduates this year. PRIME-LC students will move into jobs as resident physicians and - it is hoped - herald a revolution in healthcare for a third of the state's residents.

Lawyers in training  

Saturday Academy of Law prepares students for college, legal careers.

Perfect chemistry  

A conversation with 30-year collaborators F. Sherwood Rowland and Donald Blake.

From the director's chair: a woman's perspective

UC Irvine's Film and Video Center showcases the accomplishments of five female filmmakers this month, including movie co-directed by UCI professor Fatimah Tobing Rony.

Partnering for a urologic care breakthrough

Engineer Frank Shi created a novel silicone product. Urologist Ralph Clayman was looking to create a breakthrough device. A serendipitous partnership between the two has the potential to make a serious dent in the multimillion-dollar urologic care marketplace. It also shows that research collaboration, even between faculty members whose offices are miles apart, will be an important part of UC Irvine's continued growth.

UCI students win 'Crazy Green Idea' contest  

UC Irvine students Kyle Good and Bryan Le win the $25,000 X PRIZE Foundation's "What's Your Crazy Green Idea?" video contest.

Venus, Saturn through a telescope

Have you ever seen Venus or Saturn through a telescope? How about the Orion Nebula or star clusters? Come view these celestial bodies and more during UCI Observatory Visitor Night from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.

Reassessing the American dream

Kerry Vandell discusses the current state of real estate and how a UC Irvine-hosted research symposium can benefit the new presidential administration.

Solar energy center aids product development

UC Irvine scientists believe sunlight is the fuel of the future.

Health sciences students open free weekly clinic  

UC Irvine health sciences students - tomorrow's doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals - have opened a free clinic in Tustin to provide vital primary and preventive care services and referrals for people without adequate access to healthcare.

Going green in the workplace

UC Irvine graduate student Sara Kirker has a menu of different ideas for helping Laguna Beach restaurants and hotels go green.

Advanced technology designed by nature  

As hybrid-electric vehicles gain popularity, UCI scientists turn to nature to improve battery design.

Hydrogen fueling station cornerstone of UCI research program  

Scott Samuelsen is UC Irvine's go-to guy on fuel cell and hydrogen technology.

Study links hormone increases with postpartum depression

Ilona Yim studies the relationship between hormones and postpartum depression. Her research could help identify, treat women before onset of symptoms.

Postdoctoral scholars in the spotlight

UC Irvine's postdoctoral research staffers asked, "Where's the love," and the university responded, making February "Postdoc Appreciation Month."

UCI author envisions change

In his recently released memoir, "Incognegro," Frank Wilderson criticizes Nelson Mandela's presidency for failing to deliver on its promises of social equality and significant reform.

'Dance Visions 2009' celebrates Donald McKayle

UC Irvine's dance department presents "Dance Visions 2009," which this year also serves as a celebration of the life and career of an irreplaceable dance treasure, Donald McKayle.

Stem cell grant would boost training program

The state today tentatively approved $3.3 million over three years to enhance UC Irvine's stem cell training program, which teaches tomorrow's experts the techniques, ethics and clinical knowledge critical to this fast-growing field.

What Obama's presidency means to UCI research

Barack Obama swept into the presidency on a platform of change, one that includes a number of scientific policy and research issues. As a major research university, UC Irvine is deeply involved in some of these key areas - stem cells, global warming and alternative energy, to name a few. Research vice chancellor Susan Bryant discusses how changes made in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, especially during the current economic crisis, will impact research efforts at UCI.

Drippy faucets offer lesson in physics

Peter Taborek uses high-speed video to capture the motion of drops and bubbles coming apart. Knowing the details of this "pinch-off" process is important when designing inkjet printers and also is useful in biotechnology when fluid is used on microchips, as well as for applications in cosmetics, food and structural materials industries.

New era in healthcare begins  

The March 2009 opening of UC Irvine's University Hospital heralds a new chapter in healthcare for the people of Orange County.

Robots and superheroes: taking science public

James Hicks and Michael Dennin could tell you a story about the ontogeny of cardiovascular regulation in reptiles and Langmuir monolayers. Or they could talk to you about the science of WALL-E and Superman.

UCI behind world's first embryonic stem cell study in humans  

A therapy developed at UC Irvine that made paralyzed rats walk again will become the world's first embryonic stem cell treatment tested in humans.

Lani Guinier discusses race, class during MLK event  

Civil rights attorney Lani Guinier calls for continued work toward a more just and equal society in MLK week speech at UC Irvine.

Mathematics in the real world

Professor Hongkai Zhao uses mathematics to make computers run better, which in turn improves medical imaging and engineering design.

'Eaters' eyes on the Capitol

UC Irvine community shares thoughts about the inauguration of Barack Obama.

Coffee: the drink that changed the world

With 400 million cups brewed each day, the United States has staked its claim as the top coffee-consuming nation.

Keeping King's dream alive  

Roundup of events for Martin Luther King Jr. birthday and following week

Smoking linked to cervical cancer

Women who smoke are three times more likely to develop cervical cancer, and UC Irvine scientists recently discovered the biological link.

Gridlock puts brakes on job growth

Kent Hymel, a UC Irvine doctoral candidate in economics, found that sluggish commutes - usually indicative of high employment levels - lead to slowed job growth.

Brain imaging facilitates mental illness treatments

As a brain imaging researcher who studies schizophrenia, Dr. Steven Potkin saw a large problem limiting growth in his field and the potential for new clinical treatments.

Small-scale lab yields large possibilities

UC Irvine opens its second clean room suitable for producing microdevices with organic material.

The search for consciousness

As an anesthesiologist, UC Irvine's Dr. Michael Alkire wants to tackle what many neuroscientists see as the Holy Grail of their field - the biological basis of consciousness.

Sociologist links poverty and employment to racial identity

Losing your job or doing jail time can affect how people perceive your racial background, according to a recent study co-authored by Andrew Penner, UC Irvine sociology assistant professor.

Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia gets new chief

Neurobiologist Frank LaFerla is taking the reins of the UC Irvine Institute for Brain Aging & Dementia, hoping to boost clinical offerings and move forward with a new building dedicated to Alzheimer's disease research.

UCI students excel in portfolio management

UC Irvine business students are using their investment prowess to beat professional money managers and help offset tuition costs, thanks to a competition believed to be the first funded with real money.

A year of growth, achievement

The year has been exciting and rewarding for UC Irvine - from promising new research collaborations to impactful breakthroughs, dedicated outreach projects, diverse cultural activities, continued campus growth and athletic success.

Barnacles, sand crabs and sea squirts, oh my!    

Peter Bryant, developmental & cell biology professor, has spent decades photographing tide pool invertebrates called filter feeders, which keep the water clear by eating suspended matter and food particles.

Holiday visits can reveal decline in aging relatives  

Not all holiday surprises are happy ones. People visiting aging relatives this time of year may discover mounds of unpaid bills, odd solicitations and unkempt surroundings - all possible evidence of a decline in physical or mental function, says Dr. Laura Mosqueda, director of UC Irvine's geriatrics program.

Peter the Anteater stands in for Santa  

At the UCI Bookstore's holiday sale this year, Peter the Anteater stood in for the jolly old elf, posing for pictures with students, faculty and staff.

Pediatrician leads UCI effort to treat children's food allergies  

Add food allergies to the growing list of childhood ailments on the rise.

UCI chemist bound for camp at South Pole

UC Irvine chemist Murat Aydin will spend his holiday drilling into the South Pole's thick ice to collect trapped air that is up to 100 years old.

Who washes, who dries?

Attention married women: Up to your elbows in housework? Having trouble getting your husbands to chip in? According to sociology professor Judith Treas, odds are you answered yes if you live in the U.S.

Meeting the walrus  

One can only imagine what John Lennon thought of the brash UC Irvine student who turned up at his Weybridge mansion one autumn day in 1967.

New hope for heart health

A recent worldwide study showed that cholesterol-lowering drugs significantly reduce their risk of heart disease in healthy men and women with good cholesterol levels.

Drought, deforestation link fuels climate change

In the rainforests of equatorial Asia, the practice of using fire to clear forests and destroy organic soil increases substantially in dry years, releasing huge amounts of climate-warming carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, according to a new international study analyzing six years of weather and fire observations.

UCI surgical team repairs high schooler's facial injuries

Kimberly Harris' face is reconstructed after fall from fourth-floor balcony

E. coli sheds light on global warming adaptation

How will Earth's tiniest organisms adapt to climate warming? UC Irvine scientists are consulting bacteria in an effort to find out.

Water use solutions require consumer input

If David Feldman has his way, you could soon be working with water policy managers and scientists to allocate California's precious liquid resource.

Students use art to promote conservation  

UC Irvine and other organizations recently challenged Orange County students to "imagine life without water" and create multimedia projects promoting water conservation in California.

Telemedicine brings stuttering treatment to the world

Dr. Gerald Maguire started the world's first clinic dedicated to the medical care of stuttering, and if patients in faraway places can't come to his UC Irvine Medical Center office for treatment, he brings it to them.

Illegal migration worldwide poses security risks

An era of mass migrations, porous borders and easily obtained fraudulent documents is blurring the definition of citizenship and putting national security at risk around the globe, says UC Irvine political science professor Kamal Sadiq in his new book, Paper Citizens: How Illegal Immigrants Acquire Citizenship in Developing Countries.

From bench to business

The first time Fan-Gang Zeng invented a cochlear implant - a device he believed could help thousands regain lost hearing - things didn't work out too well.

UCI earns top California environmental honor

Parking & Transportation Services at UC Irvine has earned the state's most prestigious environmental honor - a 2008 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award - for its efforts promoting green commuting and public transportation.

Tackling the looming water crisis

Population growth, climate variations and urbanization have the potential to cause chronic water shortages in a growing number of regions worldwide.

When holiday food fights back

Dr. Kenneth Chang, medical director of the H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center at UC Irvine Medical Center, has pioneered treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and other GI disorders.

Exhibit blends performing arts, technology  

If you can't make it on "Dancing with the Stars," try dancing with technology.

Teens thrive in digital age

Teens who are into texting, gaming and "geeking out" are not wasting their time, according to results from the most extensive U.S. study on young people and their use of digital media.

Top pollster conducts election post-mortem

In a pre-election editorial, John Zogby, the political pollster with the reputation for pinpoint accuracy, predicted that the Nov. 4 vote would "usher in one of the few years of genuine reform."

Wildfire smoke causes spike in hospitalizations

Raging wildfires that engulfed Southern California earlier this decade not only destroyed neighborhoods laying in their path, they also caused significant health problems for many who lived outside the fires' reach.

Declaring war on malaria  

Anthony James knows mosquitoes, and he knows even more about the disease and illness they spread.

Immigrants' impact on OC

"Immigrant Lives in 'The O.C.' and Beyond," a new exhibit at UC Irvine's Langson Library, traces the history of immigration, showing how the county arrived at where it is today.

'West Side Story' staged

West Side Story, the groundbreaking and enduring American musical that addresses dual passions of gang membership and forbidden young love, will open at the Irvine Barclay Theatre Friday, Nov. 14, and continue through Saturday, Nov. 22.

UCI co-hosts conference featuring top local business leaders

Globalization has arrived, and companies are looking for ways to retool growth strategies in the expanded business world.

Poet, pollster highlight UCI lecture lineup

UC Irvine's 10th annual Chancellor's Distinguished Fellows Series begins this month with political pollster John Zogby revealing why Americans voted as they did. Leading intellectuals in science and literature will round out the series in 2009.

Viruses become medical allies

Humans are surrounded by viruses, and most are harmlessly keeping bacteria under control. But some harmful viruses, such as the flu or common cold, can make us sick, while others such as Ebola or HIV can kill us.

Doctor back from Iraq

Transplant surgeon Dr. Clarence E. Foster III recently traded the convenience of UC Irvine Medical Center's modern operating rooms for the treacherous and harsh environs of war-torn Iraq, where he performed life-saving trauma surgery on injured soldiers and civilians and cared for the health of detainees.

UCI drives innovations in commuting

A number of initiatives under way at UC Irvine that aim to lessen dependency on individual cars and uncertain oil supplies directly benefit the environment and consumer budgets.

Participate in the Great Southern California ShakeOut!

UC Irvine is part of the largest earthquake preparedness drill in U.S. history - the Great Southern California ShakeOut - which takes place throughout the southland Thursday, Nov. 13.

Medicine in 3-D

Researchers at UC Irvine's California Institute for Telecommunications & Information Technology have developed a new way to transform enormous medical datasets into rotating, three-dimensional images, vastly increasing the potential of the institute's 200-megapixel display HIPerWall.

New tinnitus treatment  

More than 60 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, a persistent high-pitched ringing in the ears.

UCI students turn out to vote  

All over the country, record numbers of voters are standing in lines to cast their votes in what many are calling the most historic election of our time.

Vitamin B3 thwarts memory loss in Alzheimer's mice

An over-the-counter vitamin in high doses prevented memory loss in mice with Alzheimer's disease, and UC Irvine scientists now are conducting a clinical trial to determine its effect in humans.

Fungi emit less carbon dioxide as climate warms

The fight against climate warming has an unexpected ally: mushrooms growing in the dry spruce forests covering Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and other northern regions.

'Science of team science' revealed

Scientists and policymakers generally agree that solving the world's most challenging social and public health problems - AIDS, climate change, cancer, obesity and global terrorism among them - requires collaboration among researchers across a variety of fields.

Politicalspeak decoded

Presidential candidates and political bloggers typically have a lot to say, but the subtext to their messages isn't always clear.

Auto safety device designed by UCI engineers

Drivers worldwide soon will be able to navigate dangerous road conditions more safely, thanks to sensor technology developed at UC Irvine.

Infant exercise: Can it promote growth?  

When a developing baby delivers that first kick inside the womb, it's a moment of elation for Mom that's hard to beat.

Halloween looks scarier on Friday

The potential for automobile versus trick-or-treater accidents is more pronounced this year, says Dr. Frederico Vaca, because Halloween falls on a Friday - prime party time.

'Mavericks' win on character, not policy, study shows

Republican Sen. John McCain has staked his bid for the U.S. presidency on his reputation as a "political maverick," a politician who is unafraid to cross party lines to "vote his conscience" on important policy issues.

UCI breaks ground on new stem cell center  

UC Irvine broke ground today on a new stem cell research building that will strengthen and unify this fast-growing field on campus and throughout Southern California.

Futuristic air travel

Sharp increases in the price of jet fuel and growing concerns about sustainability have spurred demand for greener, more efficient aircraft, and UCI researchers could help shape the future of commercial aeronautics.

Scrubs for a day    

When they arrived at UC Irvine Medical Center, the two dozen Silverado High School students seemed unsure about what was ahead.

Students to share insights from Middle East  

In 2007, UC Irvine student leaders from Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Druze and unaffiliated backgrounds set a goal to take a fact-finding trip to Israel and Palestine to better understand the nature of ongoing conflicts in the region.

Money in the digital age

Are those crisp green bills wilting in your wallet? Coins collecting dust? As face-to-face transfers of money grow rarer in an increasingly digital world, cash is no longer king.

The future of money: A glossary

Digital money or currency - a broad term describing any technology providing access to or even replacing traditional functions of money - is not limited to developing countries.

Circumventing autoimmunity

The immune system is the body's military force, assigned to protect against disease and infection. But sometimes, the T cells and B cells that carry out this vital mission turn against their host and mistakenly attack healthy tissue in a process called autoimmunity.

Life systems working together

UC Irvine is a hot spot for systems biology, a new approach to learning why the human body and other organisms work the way they do.

Reining in disease

The field of public health looks at the big picture, and that image is coming into focus at UC Irvine as its Program in Public Health marks its greatest growth stage in its young, five-year history.

Historic election inspires young people to register to vote

As a leader of the Asian Pacific Student Association, Cheng hopes to register 600 new voters by the Oct. 20 deadline.

UCI gears up for election season

There's no shortage of political opinion at UC Irvine, and a number of campus groups and student organizations have organized events where those opinions can be heard.

New faculty

Experts on everything from reconstructing the human hand to interpreting the U.S. Constitution have joined the UC Irvine faculty in the last year.

Rhode Island literary group taps 'Five Skies' as state read  

Call it the little state with the big reach. Rhode Island is touching UC Irvine in a big way by selecting Ron Carlson's "Five Skies" as its statewide reading pick for 2009.

Parents, teachers and scientists agree: Exercise has brain benefits  

This is the second in a three-part series of essays by UC Irvine pediatrician Dr. Dan Cooper on children and exercise.

Small intestine guards against toxic food

Toxins in food often have a bad, bitter taste that makes people want to spit them out. It's one way the body defends itself.

Shaping the future

Sparking breakthrough discoveries and tackling issues of importance to people in their daily lives is the goal of UC Irvine's $1 billion fundraising campaign.

Calming children before surgery

Surgery is stressful for even the calmest patient, but for children it can be particularly traumatic and frightening. For anesthesiologists, soothing anxious children about to enter surgery is a critical part of the job, and Dr. Zeev Kain, anesthesiology & perioperative care chair at UC Irvine, is turning to ancient Chinese medicine for new methods.

Fighting poverty with knowledge  

Inequality literally is making people sick, says Michael Montoya, UC Irvine anthropology and Chicano/Latino studies assistant professor.

New engineering dean shares strategies for achieving greatness

It's been a busy few weeks for Rafael L. Bras, the new dean of UC Irvine's Henry Samueli School of Engineering.

UCI traditions tutorial    

What's a university campus without tradition? A pretty thin experience. Here's a small tutorial on UC Irvine traditions that have evolved over 43 years.

Mobile medicine  

UC Irvine's Mobile Medicine unit hit the road nearly six years ago, delivering healthcare and specialized geriatric services to senior citizens.

AirUCI expands horizons

UCI is ramping up its focus on air quality and climate change research in an effort to tackle some of today's most pressing environmental challenges.

UC taps UCI's King of Green

Wendell Brase is already leaving his reduced-carbon footprint on the state: UC Irvine's vice chancellor for administrative & business services has made his mark at UCI with green buildings, waste recycling, solar energy and more. And now, Katherine Lapp, executive vice president of the University of California, has asked Brase to chair the Climate Solutions Steering Group, which will focus on implementing carbon-neutral technology and solutions on UC campuses.

Tunneling toward truth  

Like countless other universities around the world, UCI has its own distinctive legends and lore that have emerged to shed light on campus mysteries.

Building blocks of learning    

HABLA trains home visitors to help Orange County's Spanish-speaking parents prepare their toddlers for kindergarten. The program coaches parents to read and play with their children outside of the weekly home sessions, incorporating lessons into their daily lives.

Healthy exercise for kids requires common sense from adults  

A year has passed since UC Irvine inaugurated the "Children at Play" photo contest to raise awareness about the role of exercise in children's health and growth.

UCI leads way on breast cancer research, treatment

More than 180,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and no single event brings attention to this deadly disease more than the Race for the Cure, sponsored by Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Combating leukemia

UC Irvine biologists are on the attack against leukemia. A recent study by UCI scientists found a new way to combat a subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia that could mitigate side effects and improve cure rates.