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Healthcare and higher education leaders mark PRIME-LC’s 20th anniversary |
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UC Irvine’s Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community marked its 20th anniversary with a grand celebration on Oct. 18 featuring some of the nation’s leading voices in healthcare and higher education. Speakers included Steve Goldstein, vice chancellor for health affairs; Xavier Becerra, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Diana Ramos, California’s surgeon general and University of California President Michael V. Drake (above, third from left, pictured with PRIME-LC alums Carl Smith, Marnie Granados, Sarah Lopez, Gabriella Diaz and Parker Duncan, left to right). More than 200 people attended the proceedings at the Sue Gross Auditorium in the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences pavilion. |
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Sustainability achievements and tips from UC Irvine |
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Making drugs, plastics and pesticides greener |
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To make chemicals greener and more efficient, Han Li, (second from left above) an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is developing biofuels, foods, cosmetics and commodities using CO2-derived feedstock, which helps neutralize CO2 emissions. Li’s Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology, (which also includes, from left: Yulai Zhang, William Black and Derek Aspacio) is producing technology for biological production that would be much more efficient, low cost and environmental than chemical processes. “As engineers, we want to learn from nature to implement this strategy in a test tube, and to go beyond nature,” said Li. |
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Injectable weight-loss drug use among youth spark long-term safety concerns |
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UCI Health pediatrician Dr. Dan Cooper isn’t surprised by the increasing popularity of injectable GLP-1 weight-loss medications, but he is worried about their long-term safety for those under 18. “I’m just very concerned about how we’re using these medications as a quick fix for a complex problem,” said Cooper, who authored a 2023 study about the risks of weight-loss drugs for children, including an increased risk of suicidal ideation. |
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Open Enrollment begins Oct. 31 |
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Open Enrollment for 2025 benefits begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 and ends at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. To help reduce the impact of rising medical costs on faculty and staff, UC is increasing its 2025 contribution to medical premiums by $198 million over 2024. However, employee premium contributions and some cost-sharing amounts will also increase. For more information, see these frequently asked questions about Open Enrollment for 2025 benefits. |
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Introducing The Anteater magazine |
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The inaugural issue of the Alumni Association’s magazine has hit the stands. The magazine celebrates the rich tradition and impact of UC Irvine through stories about the Anteater alumni community. The first issue explores the ever-expanding campus at age 60 and highlights exciting advancements being made by researchers, as well as recent Anteater Olympic achievements and more. |
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#UCIconnected spotlights interesting updates from the UC Irvine community. #IamUCI spotlights profiles of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Send submissions via email or post on social media with the #UCIconnected or #IamUCI hashtags. |
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Calo News, Oct. 23 Cited: Dr. Charles Vega, professor of family medicine and director of PRIME-LC |
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GQ, Oct. 24 Cited: Sara Mednick, professor of cognitive science |
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Wyoming Public Radio, Oct. 23 (Audio) Cited: Jon Gould, dean of the School of Social Ecology
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