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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Student Spotlight: Chiru Rwigi, third-year medical student at UC Irvine School of Medicine and National Board of Medical Examiners scholarship recipient, shares what sparked her passion for women’s health, mental wellness and mentorship: bit.ly/4hyqgQe #UCIMedSchool @ucirvine.bsky.social

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Making the case that misinformation is a public health problem, Dr. Adrian Preda, professor of psychiatry and human behavior at UC Irvine, argues that the solution requires reorganizing academic practice to incentivize social media content addressing mental health. Read more: bit.ly/3TiiKj6

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🧠🔊 What if our bodies could send an early signal of Alzheimer’s disease? New research by Xiangmin Xu at the UC Irvine Center for Neural Circuit Mapping, found early auditory brainstem dysfunction in mouse models of tauopathy — before detectable behavioral changes. 🔬 Learn more: bit.ly/4rhpl9X

Members of the UC Irvine interdisciplinary research team.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join the UC Irvine Center for Epigenetics & Metabolism on Oct. 26, for the Fourth Annual Paolo Sassone-Corsi Lectureship with Eric Verdin, MD from @buckinstitute.org. Dr. Verdin will speak on “The Promise of Longevity Research.” Register today!: bit.ly/3TzUV6l @ucirvine.bsky.social #UCIMedSchool

Details for the Fourth Annual Paolo Sassone-Corsi Lectureship, featuring Eric Verdin, MD.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This Friday, Sept. 18, join the UC Irvine Muscle Center and CureDuchenne for a free screening of “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin,” an award-winning documentary about a young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who impacted the online gaming community. Register today! #DuchenneAwarenessMonth

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The Remarkable Life of Ibelin with the UCI Muscle Center and CureDuchenne @ Rivian South Coast Theater

Join the UCI Muscle Center and CureDuchenne for a free community screening of The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, the award-winning documentary about a young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy whose worl...

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What drives political behavior? Join the UC Irvine Center for Neuropolitics 2026 Symposium on “Emotion and Political Behavior” on Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to Noon PT. This is a FREE virtual event. Register today! bit.ly/3T1obCG

Details for the UC Irvine Center for Neuropolitics 2026 Symposium, which is accompanied by an illustration of a brain and the U.S. Capitol.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Pre-med students from Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) spend their summer at UC Irvine gaining biomedical research & clinical experience ☀️🔬🩺. Learn more about #UCIMedSchool programming for pre-med students: bit.ly/4r1yJhW @ucirvine.bsky.social

Students in the HBCU Summer Research and Clinical Experience Program and the TRAVIS Program at UC Irvine.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Welcome, Class of 2030! 💙🥼💛 Here are some moments from the UC Irvine School of Medicine’s 2026 White Coat Ceremony. Read more: bit.ly/4bZk7sZ @ucirvine.bsky.social @uofcalifornia.bsky.social Video Description: Montage of moments from the White Coat Ceremony at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

As a young teen, Lara Taniguchi, now a PhD candidate at UC Irvine, spotted a flyer recruiting volunteers to help children with disabilities learn to swim. This set her on a journey to better understand how our brains work. Read more: bit.ly/3TIHlNN #UCIMedSchool @ucirvine.bsky.social

Lara Taniguchi, PhD candidate the UC Irvine School of Medicine.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

What happens when you’ve invested years into training to become a doctor but then don’t match into residency? “No one event in your life defines you,” says Dr. Jeffry Nahmias. Learn how he used his setbacks to fuel his success as a surgeon: bit.ly/4yXfidq #UCIMedSchool

Seven UCI Health employees at the UCI Health — Irvine Hospital Opening Day on Dec. 10, 2025.

Two paramedics loading a patient into the ambulance in a simulation.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

From youth violinist to aspiring oncologist, Frank Lee, a fourth-year medical student at UC Irvine, is integrating his love of music with his passion for medicine and healing, performing for patients and starting the Music in Medicine group at UCI. Read more: bit.ly/3Tvvr9V @ucirvine.bsky.social

Medical student Frank Lee holding his violin in the UCI Health Douglas Hospital.

Members of the Music in Medicine group at UC Irvine.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join the UC Irvine Center for Neural Circuit Mapping and Vizgen for this upcoming workshop on spatial transcriptomics on Aug. 20. This workshop is free for CNCM conference attendees. All other participants can register for a nominal fee. Please register by Aug. 14!: bit.ly/4pHVhUi #UCIMedSchool

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CNCM 2026 Workshop

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join the UC Irvine Center for Neural Circuit Mapping for this upcoming workshop on Aug. 20, hosted by the CNCM Viral Core & VectorBuilder. This workshop is free for CNCM conference attendees. All other participants can register for a nominal fee. Please register by Aug. 14! @ucirvine.bsky.social

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

From testing laundry detergents at an elementary school science fair to completing her first year at #UCIMedSchool, Harneet Arora’s affinity for science has turned into a passion for healthcare. Learn more about her journey and advice to incoming students: bit.ly/4fMWlCH

Harneet Arora, medical student at UC Irvine School of Medicine.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A new UC Irvine-led study found that growing up in an unpredictable environment—where daily routines lack consistency and children are unsure what comes next—is strongly linked to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and other mental health challenges. Read more: bit.ly/4fy50I9

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When childhood feels unpredictable, the brain remembers

UC Irvine-led study finds overlooked form of adversity can reveal hidden mental health risks in nearly 30,000 children

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

After earning a PhD in biomedical engineering, Xi Yu joined the UC Irvine School of Medicine to pursue her medical degree. She discovered how a clinical perspective is indispensable to advancing medical technology, and is now in pursuit of becoming a physician-scientist: bit.ly/44wddaC #UCIMedSchool

Xi Yu, medical student at UC Irvine School of Medicine.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

New mom and recent grad from UC Irvine School of Medicine, Avery Robinson-Phelps, MD, aims to deliver change through her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology @uclahealth.org. Read more about her approach to community engagement and patient care: bit.ly/4pkoc0l #UCIMedSchool @ucirvine.bsky.social

Avery Robinson-Phelps, standing next to her husband with baby in hands, holds a sign that says: “UC Irvine School of Medicine Match Day. I matched in OB/GYN at UCLA!"

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A new study by researchers at UC Irvine suggests that CBD can help treat “brain fog” for people with cancer-therapy-related cognitive impairments (CRCI), addressing an unmet medical need. Read more: bit.ly/3Sz4cdX #UCIMedSchool @ucirvine.bsky.social

UC Irvine researchers Sanad M. El-Khatib, Shreya Madan and Munjal M. Acharya.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Join us at 7 p.m. this evening for the Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series with Robert C. Green, director of @genomes2people.bsky.social!

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Congrats to Bianca Leonard, an MD/PhD student at #UCIMedSchool, for being recognized at this year’s Ninth Annual Latine Excellence and Achievement Award Dinner (LEAD) at UC Irvine. Read more about the award and her research in neuroscience and mental health: bit.ly/4tGW87N @ucibiosci.bsky.social

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Researchers from UC Irvine have discovered a cellular ‘tug-of-war’ that shapes how our genes are expressed. This study’s findings have potential implications for cancer drug safety. Read more: bit.ly/4wug3cQ #UCIMedSchool @ucirvine.bsky.social

Yongsheng Shi, PhD, and Lindsey Soles, PhD.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Join us in celebrating our graduating #ClassOf2026 medical students this Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m., at the Bren Events Center at UC Irvine. The 2026 Commencement is a ticketed event but all are welcome to watch via the live stream!: bit.ly/49yUDkU #UCIMedSchool #ZotZotZot @ucirvine.bsky.social

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2026 UC Irvine School of Medicine Commencement

Saturday, May 16, 2026 2 to 4 p.m. PT Bren Events Center

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

👏Congrats to our #UCIMedSchool researchers from the Department of Physiology & Biophysics for being one of six research teams from UC Irvine to receive funding from a $1.2 million grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation. Read more: bit.ly/4twcJv3 #UCIMedSchool @ucirvine.bsky.social

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

👏Congrats to Yexuan Cao, MD, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar at #UCIMedSchool and the Brunson Center for Translational Vision Research, for being awarded the Knights Templar Eye Foundation 2026–27 Career-Starter Research Grant! Read more: bit.ly/4usKpdV

Researcher in a white coat in a lab space.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Why do Asian American women who have never smoked have an elevated risk for lung cancer? Why is cancer the leading cause of death for many Asian American groups? Learn more about ASPIRE and their study on cancer risks in Asian American communities: bit.ly/4waI3Su #UCIMedSchool #AAPIHM

Sunmin Lee, ScD, a researcher at UC Irvine School of Medicine, who is part of ASPIRE.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

👏 Congrats to Marco Bassetto, a postdoctoral researcher in ophthalmology at the UC Irvine Brunson Center for Translational Vision Research, who has been awarded a research grant from BrightFocus Foundation's Macular Degeneration Research program. Learn more: bit.ly/42FdAyv @brightfocus.bsky.social

Researcher in white lab coat in laboratory.

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California Surgeon General @casurgeongeneral.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Calling all students, help the California Surgeon General transform heart health! Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for women — during pregnancy & beyond. We’re teaming up with VenusHacks to help change that, and we need YOU. 📲 Learn more at VenusHacks.com.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Join #UCIMedSchool for the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series with Robert C. Green, MD, MPH, professor at @harvardmed.bsky.social and director of @genomes2people.bsky.social. 📅 June 2, at 7 to 8 p.m. 📍The Beckman Center, 100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA 92617 Register today!: bit.ly/4sP5M87

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🎉🥼 💙💛 Congratulations to our graduating #UCIMedSchool students who matched on March 20! Match Day is when medical students nationwide learn where they will begin their residency training. #MatchDay #Match2026 #UCIrvine @ucirvine.bsky.social @uofcahealth.bsky.social

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Match Day 2026 - UC Irvine

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Stepping into his new role as director of the UC Irvine Institute for Precision Health, Dr. Peter Chang leans into his experience as both a software engineer and radiologist, translating AI research into real-world care. Read more: bit.ly/4uSwI92 @ucirvine.bsky.social @ucihealth.bsky.social

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

And then there were 8️⃣. #UCIMedSchool researchers led by @drdorotask.bsky.social are getting excited about reaching this point in this year’s #STATMadness. Vote NOW because this round is shorter and ends Thursday, March 26, at 1 a.m. PT. Vote here: trib.al/1yoBby1

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2026 STAT Madness

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Join us for #MatchDay at UC Irvine on Friday, March 20, at 8 a.m. to celebrate our graduating medical students as they learn where they are headed for residency. You can also tune in via our live stream: bit.ly/47oKfLs #UCIMedSchool #Match2026 @ucirvine.bsky.social @uofcahealth.bsky.social

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UC Irvine School of Medicine - Match Day 2026

UC Irvine School of Medicine | Match Day 2026 | March 20, 2026

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

📨 Envelopes, please … graduating medical students at UC Irvine are ready to unseal their fates! As #UCIMedSchool students approach #MatchDay on March 20, we are sharing student stories about their personal journey through med school. Read more: bit.ly/4cWLqFP #Match2026 @ucirvine.bsky.social

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Unsealing their fates

UC Irvine medical students celebrate Match Day and the journeys that brought them there

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

💙🩺💛 For Saman Andalib, medical student at UC Irvine, the journey to #MatchDay has been defined by something he considers essential to medicine: mentorship. Learn more about the culture of mentorship and his mentors at #UCIMedSchool: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXgv... @ucirvine.bsky.social

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Match Day 2026: Saman Andalib - UC Irvine

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Two #UCIMedSchool students will compete in today’s UC Irvine Graduate Division’s Grad Slam Finals. Learn more about Celina Yang and Tessa Chou: bit.ly/4uoS5hZ

Headshots of Grad Slam Finalists Celina Yang and Tessa Chou.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Karlos Manzanarez Felix and Trinidad Alcalá-Arcos are excited to “match” as a couple as they approach #MatchDay on March 20. Since meeting at orientation at UC Irvine, they have been supporting each other throughout their time at #UCIMedSchool. Learn more about their journey 💙🩺💛: bit.ly/4lkZSJG

UC Irvine School of Medicine students and couple stand outside the UCI Health — Irvine medical campus.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Congrats to the #UCIrvine research team led by @drdorotask.bsky.social for moving on to Round 2 of #STATMadness. Show your #UCIPride and vote for their study on explaining age-related vision loss. You can vote once a day for as long as the round is open. Vote today! 👉 trib.al/1yoBby1

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Forty million Americans suffer from migraines and other headache disorders, which is why Nan Cheng, MD, from #UCIMedSchool is advocating for migraine patients at Headache on the Hill, an event organized by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA). Read more: bit.ly/4b4aQyG #HOH2026

About 300 participants attend the Headache on the Hill advocacy event at the U.S. Capitol.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Cynthia Haq, MD, recently spent a month as a Fulbright Specialist in Southern Africa, helping the Lesotho-Boston Health Alliance (LeBoHA) design faculty development programs for physicians. Read more: bit.ly/46ukF7s #UCIMedSchool

Dr. Cynthia Haq with family physician residents in Lesotho.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Are women more likely than men to develop post-traumatic stress disorder and face higher dementia risk later in life? New research from UC Irvine researcher @talliezee.bsky.social suggests that levels of estrogen in the brain may play a role in this vulnerability. Read more: bit.ly/46agZaW

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Crystal M. Glover, PhD, associate professor at #UCIMedSchool and the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core Leader at @ucimind.bsky.social, wants you to live a long, healthy life. Learn more about how she's working to remove obstacles to healthy aging for everyone: bit.ly/3NYZ9RZ

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

For the third year, a group of @ucirvine.bsky.social medical students participated in a medical exchange program in Gujarat, India. Read a student’s perspective on clinical care in India and how her experience was a defining influence for her career: bit.ly/4tiCwrO #UCIMedSchool

Students at airport with UC Irvine banner that says 'Eater Nation.

Students in traditional clothing in India.

Students wearing scrubs pose with their colleagues.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Do psychosocial influences affect how we experience and manage our health? Jacqueline H. J. Kim, PhD, assistant professor at #UCIMedSchool, researches how culture can influence not only our perspective but also our health and mental well-being. Read more: bit.ly/4rcQCJh

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UC Irvine School of Medicine @ucirvinemedschool.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

What do doctors want you know about supplements? The New York Times consults with Dr. Brian Hitt, assistant professor of neurology at #UCIMedSchool.

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What Doctors Want You to Know About Supplements

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