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Anteater Time Machine: Students play music in Gateway Plaza, circa 1970. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Libraries) |
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Study finds possible links between PFAS and childhood cancers |
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A study led by the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health reveals possible links between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water and an increased risk of certain childhood cancers. “Our findings indicate suggestive associations between predicted prenatal PFAS exposure and certain childhood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and Wilms tumors,” said Natalie Binczewski, a Ph.D. candidate in environmental health sciences. “While these results do not confirm that PFAS exposure directly causes childhood cancers, they add to a growing body of evidence highlighting potential health risks.” |
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Pediatric health researcher discusses proposed NIH funding cuts with Daily Pilot |
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Dr. Dan Cooper (above), a Distinguished Professor of pediatrics, is a childhood health clinical researcher whose work is supported by the National Institutes of Health. In an article published in the Daily Pilot, he discusses why proposed cuts in indirect funding will have detrimental effects on his research and clinical research conducted at UC Irvine and other U.S. universities that rely on NIH support. |
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| Year of Scholarly Values highlights public service |
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“Public service is the scholarly value that distinguishes exemplary research universities,” said Richard Arum, professor of sociology and education. |
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Cancer researcher joins chorus of UC experts opposing federal funding cuts |
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Earlier this month, the White House announced significant cuts to federal funding that academic and industry researchers alike rely on for essentials like lab space, equipment, safety and compliance. “These cuts are a major hurdle to moving cancer research forward,” said Selma Masri, (above) an associate professor of biological chemistry in the UC Irvine School of Medicine, and whose research could grind to a halt if the current administration cuts funding for biomedical research. |
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The UC Irvine Rocket Project aims for the skies |
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The UC Irvine Rocket Project is part of The Henry Samueli School of Engineering’s mechanical & aerospace engineering program. This June, the team is competing at the International Rocket Engineering Competition in Midland, Texas. They are working to finalize a rocket capable of reaching an apogee of at least 10,000 feet. “We can build a solid foundation for future teams to learn more and build bigger, better, more efficient and more successful rockets,” said senior Bryan Vu, the team manager. “We want to take advantage of the inestimable knowledge we’re gaining as much as we can to build a legacy. The possibilities are endless.” |
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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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| California Health Report, Feb. 26 Dr. Afshan B. Hameed, professor of obstetrics & gynecology |
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| The New York Times, Feb. 27 Cited: Michael Tesler, professor of political science |
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| Science Alert, Feb. 27 Cited: UC Irvine researchers |
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