An international research team led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered a new type of skeletal tissue that offers great potential for advancing regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
UC Irvine Uncovers Hidden Genetic Causes of Disease: New tool accelerates discovery of disease-causing DNA mutations
From left: Assistant Professor Evgeny Kvon, Ethan Hollingsworth Irvine, Calif., January 6, 2025 — In a significant advancement for understanding genetic diseases, researchers from the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences have developed a...
UC Irvine Discovery Offers Hope for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Dendrite injury triggers protective regrowth, hinting at new treatment pathways
In a new study recently published in Scientific Reports, researchers at the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences have identified a novel way to potentially protect nerve cells in neurodegenerative diseases, opening new possibilities for future treatments.
UC Irvine Scientist’s Breakthrough Study Reveals New Hope for Hair Loss Treatment
The UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences proudly celebrates a major milestone achieved by Professor Maksim Plikus, a faculty member whose research on stem cells and tissue regeneration is transforming the field of regenerative medicine. As cofounder...
Unlocking the Secrets of Rapid Early Embryonic Cell Division
Irvine, Calif., August 6, 2024 — In a new study published in the Journal of Cell Biology, researchers from the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences and UC San Diego, led by Assistant Professor Pablo Lara-Gonzalez and in collaboration with the lab of...
Evgeny Kvon Awarded $2 Million NIH Grant to Study Genetic Causes of Congenital Limb Disorders
Assistant Professor Evgeny Kvon of the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences has recently received a substantial grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, totaling nearly $2 million over five years. This funding will...
UC Irvine-led study unlocks the secrets of birth defect origins
A new study led by the University of California, Irvine has revealed a potential shift in our basic knowledge of the origins of birth defects, which affect about 3 percent of babies born in the United States each year. The findings offer new avenues of exploration for early detection and prevention strategies.
New Insights into DNA’s Regulatory ‘Conversations’
UC Irvine's genetic study unveils how DNA regions interact to drive development One of the enhancers used in the study turns on gene activity in the central nervous system of the developing mouse embryo. Joshua Alcantara Irvine, Calif., March 20, 2024 — Scientists...
UC Irvine advances stem cell research with $4 million CIRM grant for shared resources lab
“Stem cells possess the potential to transform into particular cell types, offering promising avenues for rejuvenating and restoring tissues harmed by injury or affected by disease,” said principal investigator Craig Walsh, UCI professor of molecular biology and biochemistry.
Hellman Fellows for 2022-2023
The Hellman Fellowships Program, which recognizes promising assistant professors showing capacity for great distinction in their research, has honored two Dunlop School faculty for 2022-23. Developmental and Cell Biology Assistant Professor Xiaoyu Shi: Using...