10 UC Irvine faculty members named Hellman Fellows for 2024-25

10 UC Irvine faculty members named Hellman Fellows for 2024-25

Ten assistant professors at the University of California, Irvine will receive Hellman Fellowships, which are bestowed annually to support research by junior faculty. They join an elite group of 85 UCI Society of Hellman Fellows since 2013, when the Hellman Fellows Fund was established here.

Pioneering Research Unveils How Exercise Can Enhance Memory Through Genetic Pathways

Pioneering Research Unveils How Exercise Can Enhance Memory Through Genetic Pathways

Groundbreaking research from the University of California, Irvine’s Department of Neurobiology & Behavior, led by Professor Marcelo Wood and Postdoctoral Research Fellow Ashley Keiser, unveils how specific exercise patterns may significantly enhance long-term memory formation. Published in Nature Communications, their study highlights a promising avenue for combating memory-related diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Adriana Darielle Mejía Briscoe Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Adriana Darielle Mejía Briscoe Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

We are pleased to announce that Adriana Darielle Mejía Briscoe, Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences. She is one of 144 scientists from around the world being recognized this year for their exceptional achievements in original research.