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UCI supports a strong culture of excellence in brain research. Below are recent articles featuring cutting-edge brain research by UCI faculty and students.

Christine Gall, PhD, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, has been appointed as the Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Endowed Chair, effective July 1, 2024. The Aldrich Chair was established in 1984 to honor the contributions made to the campus by its founding chancellor. The chair recognizes an outstanding scholar and teacher of the highest distinction whose research has been widely and internationally acclaimed.

Christine Gall Appointed Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Endowed Chair

Sep 25, 2024
UC Irvine, USC scientists begin research effort for damaged brain region treatments

UC Irvine, USC scientists begin research effort for damaged brain region treatments

Sep 5, 2024
Brain Circuit Newsletter Banner. Monthly brain-related updates for the UCI community.

Browse the September 2024 UCI Brain Circuit E-newsletter

Sep 3, 2024

UC Irvine discovery of ‘item memory’ brain cells offers new Alzheimer’s treatment target

Aug 21, 2024

UC Irvine-led team finds that compound in rosemary extract can reduce cocaine sensitivity

Aug 20, 2024

UC Irvine-led team reveals how TREM2 genetic mutation affects late-onset Alzheimer’s

Aug 6, 2024
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Browse the August 2024 UCI Brain Circuit E-newsletter

Aug 1, 2024
CNLM Award Ceremony brings accolades and amusement at the Irvine Improv

Videos Now Available! 2024 CNLM Award Ceremony

Jul 26, 2024
Gimarie Irizarry Martinez, a UC Irvine graduate student, has been awarded the prestigious Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM) Director's Excellence Award for her exceptional contributions to the Center. Martinez was recognized for her groundbreaking work establishing NeuroBridges, a transformative initiative aimed at fostering neuroscience education and opportunities between UC Irvine and Puerto Rico.

Building (Neuro)Bridges

Jul 25, 2024
Viewing, engaging with and sharing graphic images poses a profound public health threat. The proliferation of graphic images of war or other violent acts, such as mass shootings, has become an inescapable reality, especially with the advent of social media, which can spread the horror with the click of a button.

Avoiding media-fueled psychological distress

Jul 8, 2024
Brain Circuit Newsletter Banner. Monthly brain-related updates for the UCI community.

Browse the July 2024 UCI Brain Circuit E-newsletter

Jul 1, 2024

Dive into Discovery: 2024 CNLM NeuroTimes Spring/Summer Edition

Jun 27, 2024