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Anteater Time Machine: Mariachi band members perform at the UC Irvine site dedication on June 20,1964. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Libraries Archives) |
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Natural compounds for brain cleaning |
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(Collaborator Ricardo Santana (left), associate specialist in biomedical engineering, with Gregory Brewer, lead author and adjunct professor of biomedical engineering.) |
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UC Irvine researchers have identified a promising nonpharmaceutical treatment that rejuvenates aging brain cells and clears away the buildup of harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings show that a form of vitamin B3, an antioxidant found in green tea, helps brain cells eliminate damaged bits and boost energy levels. “By supplementing the brain’s energy systems with compounds that are already available as dietary supplements, we may have a new path toward treating age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease,” said Gregory Brewer, adjunct professor of biomedical engineering. The National Institutes of Health and the UC Irvine Foundation funded the research. |
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Family nurse practitioner residency program |
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UC Irvine’s Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing has announced the launch of its family nurse practitioner residency program, an initiative designed to close critical gaps in Orange County primary care. According to the California Health Care Foundation, in parts of Orange County, the number of primary care providers falls far below national recommendations. “Our goal is to support early-career nurse practitioners as they transition into independent practice while improving patient outcomes and expanding access to high-quality care,” said Nisa Zacharias, assistant clinical professor of nursing. |
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Are you chronically late to appointments, parties and other engagements? It could be time blindness, in which the brain struggles to process and manage time. Dr. Geeta Grover, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician at UCI Health, stresses that time blindness is not willful. “It is part and parcel of the executive function skills deficits. Be kind to yourself and understand that this is not on purpose but part of brain-based differences,” she said. |
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The research community continues to feel the impacts of changes and actions on the part of federal agencies that support research. The Office of Research hosted a town hall earlier today to provide a forum to address questions and provide current information on this evolving situation. Slides from the town hall will be available at https://research.uci.edu/federal-impacts/town-halls/. For the latest information, and also to pose a question on federal actions and directives on the UC Irvine research enterprise, visit https://research.uci.edu/federal-impacts/. |
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Getting help during challenging times |
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Through collective work at the University of California, members embody UC’s mission of teaching, research and public service. The rewards are many, but the challenges are real, especially in times of uncertainty and change. If you have been feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed, or if you’re having difficulty being centered and purposeful, UC offers many resources to support mental health. |
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Professor appointed to state Environmental Justice Advisory Council |
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Karen Lincoln, a professor of environmental and occupational health at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, has been appointed co-chair of the newly established Environmental Justice Advisory Council for California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control. Lincoln brings to this role extensive experience in environmental health disparities, health equity, structural racism and community-engaged research. Her scholarship centers on communities that have long been underserved and underrepresented in environmental decision-making processes. |
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Professor lauded at annual Stockholm University Conference |
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Etel Solingen, Distinguished Professor of political science and Thomas T. and Elizabeth C. Tierney Chair in Peace Studies, has received the Emerging Markets Inspiration Conference Lifetime Achievement Award from Stockholm University’s business school. The honor recognizes her pioneering work on global supply chains in the emerging field of geoeconomics. |
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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 Washington Post, Aug. 20 Cited: Gloria Mark, professor emerita of informatics |
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Knowable Magazine, Aug. 20 Cited: Patrick Bergemann, associate professor of organization and management at The Paul Merage School of Business |
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The Cool Down, Aug. 16 Cited: Sara Mednick, professor of cognitive sciences |
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