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Anteater Time Machine: Thousands of spectators crowd together at the UC Irvine site dedication on June 20, 1964, to see President Lyndon Baines Johnson speak. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Libraries Archives) |
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In 2016, Gabrielle Gussin joined UC Irvine as an assistant clinical research coordinator, which sparked her enthusiasm for pursuing a Ph.D. in public health. Then Gussin hit a roadblock. Just days after finishing her doctoral program applications to UC Irvine, at the age of 25, she received a diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system. “My treatment experience imparted many lessons that continue to shape my approach to public health today,” said Gussin, who was treated for Hodgkin lymphoma and was declared healthy and in remission before earning a Ph.D. in public health at UC Irvine in June. “It underscored the universal impact of health challenges, irrespective of one’s age or background.” |
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Psychedelic therapy education |
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UC Irvine is one of the first two state universities selected to lead the national push to integrate evidence-based, psychedelic-assisted therapy education into college courses. The effort will reshape how future healthcare providers approach some of the toughest mental health challenges – research increasingly supports the use of psychedelics in treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction. Christopher Cleary, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and assistant clinical professor at the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, will lead the UC psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certificate program, a pipeline for training the next generation of advanced practice mental health nurses. |
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Aspirin may harm patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases |
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The results of a phase 3 clinical trial show that a daily low-dose aspirin does not reduce the recurrence of colorectal cancer liver metastases. Dr. Jason Zell, a hematologist-oncologist who was not involved with the study, said the results were disappointing, but they highlight the need for genetic testing, because earlier research has shown that some mutations respond well to aspirin. “At UCI Health, we’re doing exactly this. We’re trying to sequence every one of these patients and even go back several years and identify them and sequence as well,” he said. |
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UC Board of Regents announces new student regent |
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The UC Board of Regents has appointed UC Davis graduate student Miguel Craven as the 2026-27 student regent. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first UC student regent appointment. To commemorate the occasion, the Board of Regents will adopt a resolution honoring those who have served in this important position and recognize the vital role in representing students and upholding public trust. |
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Becker’s recognizes Randolph Siwabessy as a CFO to Know |
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Randolph Siwabessy, chief financial officer and senior vice president at UCI Health, has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of its 2025 CFOs to Know. Siwabessy’s role encompasses business and finance for one of the state’s largest academic health systems, its physician enterprise and the School of Medicine. |
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Director of oncology services named to Under 40 list |
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Nicole Ferrer, director of oncology services at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been named to the Under 40 Crowd list by Orange Coast Magazine. The nurse leader has been instrumental in expanding access to the cancer center – the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Orange County – by opening new clinics and creating a rideshare program that helps patients with transportation challenges. |
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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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The Wall Street Journal, July 22 Cited: Omri Marian, professor of law |
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NPR, July 23
Cited: Anthony James, Donald Bren Professor and Distinguished Professor of molecular biology & biochemistry and microbiology & molecular genetics |
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LAist, July 23 Cited: Adriana Darielle Mejía Briscoe, Distinguished Professor of ecology & evolutionary biology |
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