Michael Leon Named Innovator of the Year at UC Irvine Innovator Awards

Michael Leon Named Innovator of the Year at UC Irvine Innovator Awards

At the 2026 UC Irvine Innovator Awards, held April 20 during the university’s signature “Born in California” event at The Cove @ UCI, Professor Michael Leon was recognized as Innovator of the Year — an honor celebrating faculty whose research translates into...

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Michael Leon, Professor Emeritus, Neurobiology and Behavior, UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences, joined Sanjay Bhojraj on his podcast to explain the science behind Memory Air—a breakthrough in brain health. He discusses extending deep sleep by 22 minutes, clearing beta-amyloid and tau proteins, and reducing inflammation linked to over 100 diseases.