In the Media
UC Irvine Scientists Design Bioluminescent RNA as ‘Tiny Guiding Lights’
“Until now, little was known about how and when RNA does what it does inside cells. It turns out it’s been really quite difficult to know in living cells, and especially in living organisms, when RNA is turned on and where it goes. If you wanted to study the first 30 seconds or the first minute – nobody knows. But we provide a tool. You can now visualize it.” (Andrej Luptak)
Empowering Future Pharmacists with Mental Health First Aid Skills
“Mental Health First Aid equips individuals with invaluable skills that are applicable both personally and professionally, fostering resilience and support in everyday life, clinical settings and workplaces.” (Farah Khorassani)
Engineered microglia show promise for treating Alzheimer’s, other brain diseases
“This work opens the door to a completely new class of brain therapies. Instead of using synthetic drugs or viral vectors, we’re enlisting the brain’s immune cells as precision delivery vehicles.” (Rob Spitale)
UC Irvine’s Interprofessional Community Health Action Project
“I am proud of our students for coming together in a collaborative, interprofessional manner to tackle the root causes of social issues that significantly impact healthcare access and outcomes. By leveraging their diverse perspectives and expertise, these students created practical, community-centered solutions which move beyond conventional approaches.” (Nana Entsuah)
