Katherine Whiteson in lab

May 31, 2024

A literal gut check

A healthy microbiome in your digestive tract can help stave off heart disease, cancer and other ailments, says Katrine Whiteson, a Chancellor’s Fellow and associate professor of molecular biology and biochemistry at UC Irvine.

Selma Masri and Bridget Fortin smiling

May 28, 2024

UC Irvine study reveals circadian clock can be leveraged to enhance cancer immunotherapy

A multidisciplinary research team at the University of California, Irvine has revealed that the circadian clock – the biological pacemaker that governs daily rhythms in physiological processes, including immune functions – can be leveraged to enhance the efficacy of checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy. Checkpoint inhibitors block different proteins from binding to tumor cells, allowing the immune system’s T cells to kill the tumor.
Selma Masri and Bridget Fortin smiling

May 28, 2024

Time Is on Cancer Immunotherapy’s Side

A new study led by a multidisciplinary research team at the University of California (UC), Irvine, demonstrates that the circadian clock can be leveraged to enhance the efficacy of checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy.
Headshots of Aryanna Sepassi and Alexandre Chan

May 13, 2024

Dr. Aryana Sepassi, Dr. Alexandre Chan, and Team Publish Findings on “Rural-Urban Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survivorship Care”

In a study published in The Oncologist, Dr. Aryana Sepassi, Dr. Alexandre Chan, and their fellow researchers shared their findings regarding colorectal cancer concerns among rural residents, as compared to people living in urban settings.
Headshot of Alexandre Chan

May 03, 2024

Dr. Alexandre Chan Recognized with Helen McKinnon Award from International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP)

The Helen McKinnon Award, named after a founding member of ISOPP, recognizes people who have significantly contributed to the group and the profession of oncology pharmacy at large.
Front of Wen Center

May 03, 2024

Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care Center opens its doors

The first part of the construction of UCI Health ― Irvine is complete with the opening of the Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care on May 1.The second phase of the $1.3 billion Irvine medical complex, the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building, will open to patients in July.