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Making Science Matter: Cameron Geller Wins UCI Grad Slam

Mar 23, 2026

Second-place finisher Tessa Chou, first-place finisher Cameron Geller and...

Professor Leslie M. Thompson Featured in Orange Coast Magazine

Mar 19, 2026

Shalini Pradhan Awarded Prestigious Moore Foundation Fellowship to Study the Brain’s Molecular Landscape

Mar 17, 2026

Shalini Pradhan, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar in the laboratory of Xiaoyu Shi, has been awarded a prestigious 2026 postdoctoral fellowship from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Assistant Professor Benjamin Morehouse Awarded $150,000 Michelson Prize to Advance Immunology Research

Mar 2, 2026

Dr. Benjamin Morehouse studies a unique branch of immunology called “ancient immunity.” Like an archeologist searching for clues among ancient ruins, Morehouse scours the ancient genomes of bacteria for yet undiscovered immune treasures.

Flip the Switch: UC Irvine Study Reveals a Metabolic Trigger That Helps Muscles Repair and Grow

Feb 24, 2026

Building and keeping muscle is essential for lifelong health, not just athletic performance. Strong skeletal muscle supports mobility, healthy aging and recovery after injury or illness.