In The Media

"Non-REM sleep has three stages, with stage three being the deepest, known as slow-wave or deep sleep,' explains Dr. KyoungBin 'Kevin' Im, MD, MS, associate clinical professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine, sleep medicine services. This stage, which is crucial for physical restoration, typically occurs in the first half of the night, he adds... Keeping a consistent bedtime and wake-up time (yes, even on weekends), is one of the best ways to promote deeper sleep, Dr. Im says." (Featured: KyoungBin 'Kevin' Im, MD, MS)

"Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN, an Assistant Professor of Population Health and Disease Prevention at the University of California, Irvine, also says that some salad dressings can be total sugar bombs. 'Most ‘fat-free’ or ‘low-fat’ dressings contain extra sugar to make up for the missing fat flavor. Even salad dressing that might seem healthy, like balsamic vinaigrette or Asian-inspired options, may have sugar in the ingredient list,' he says." (Featured: Matthew Landry, PhD)

"Magdalene Seiler, an ophthalmology researcher and neurobiologist at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), has spent over 30 years developing transplantation strategies to restore vision in patients affected by retinal degenerative diseases. … In an interview with The Scientist, Seiler discussed the evolution of her retinal transplantation research and the obstacles her team must overcome to produce a clinical therapy." (Featured: Magdalene Seiler, PhD)

"According to Kristen Marie Kelly, MD, chair and professor of dermatology at the School of Medicine, energy-based devices remain a cornerstone of treatment, but there are emerging strategies that involve combining them with targeted medications. … She explained a deeper understanding of the genetic mutations underlying vascular malformations is paving the way for innovative approaches. 'Our treatments have improved, but for resistant lesions, there is hope for the future,' she said." (Featured: Kristen Kelly, MD)

"Lauren had what was called a pseudo-papillary tumor of the pancreas, and these are very rare growths,” explains Dr. David Imagawa, the surgeon who performed the procedure. “Normally, when it does occur in women [it’s] in their 20s to 30s age group. In someone her age, at 12-year-old, it’s an exceptionally unusual finding." (Featured: David Imagawa, MD, PhD)

"Over 37 million people in the United States provide unpaid eldercare, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This role can feel overwhelming, physically taxing and financially draining, and it often goes unrecognized.... Finding the right caregiver support group, however, can be life-changing." (Featured: Karen Lincoln, PhD, MSW, MA, FGSA)

"Scientists had the bright idea to take that same enzyme that makes fireflies glow and tie it to RNA, the molecule that reads the genetic information in DNA. This developing technology has been used on mice, with the hope that these light-up molecules can help illuminate how viruses replicate or even how memories form in the brain." (Featured: Andrej Lupták, PhD)

"During the summer, UCI faculty and prominent nursing leaders provide the mentorship necessary to conduct a small-scale research project that offers crucial firsthand experience, and extend guidance on navigating the challenges of graduate studies and professional advancement. Our ability to make people see that you can do research that has real meaning in people’s daily lives is the gift that keeps on giving." (Featured: Alison Holman, PhD)

"Professor Geoff Abbott, a professor of physiology and biophysics at the University of California, Irvine leads expeditions into Earth’s wild places to find medicinal treasures, using cutting-edge science to reveal medicinal herbs’ powers. This discovery may lead to more effective use of coriander as an anticonvulsant, or to modifications of dodecanol to develop more effective anticonvulsant drugs." (Featured: Geoff Abbott, PhD)