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June 11, 2009
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celebrating accomplishments

Celebrating accomplishments


Michael V. Drake, M.D., chancellor of the University of California, Irvine, speaks at the School of Medicine Commencement Recognition Ceremony May 15.

Brain's organization switches as children become adults

School of Medicine scientists have discovered that brain organization in children changes as they become adults.

Link between eczema, asthma discovered

School of Medicine scientists have uncovered what might be the key to the progression from eczema, or atopic dermatitis, to asthma.

Body's 24-hour clock turns gears of metabolism, aging

Studying mice, School of Medicine researchers found how the biological circadian clock turns gears that govern aging and metabolism.

Program in Nanotechnology

From the lab to the laundry


Riccardo Ferdani, staff scientist in radiology (left) assists students from Flynn Park Elementary in the University City School District on campus to learn about nanotechnology through the Program of Excellence in Nanotechnology grant.