Driving Discovery, Improving Lives
At UC Irvine, discovery is just the beginning. Our researchers are reimagining what is possible, from developing new Alzheimer’s treatments to pioneering AI breakthroughs. But innovation does not happen in isolation. It requires collaboration, infrastructure and sustained support. With critical funding, we can continue to drive progress that matters to you and our shared future.
Driving Discovery, Improving Lives
At UC Irvine, discovery is just the beginning. Our researchers are reimagining what is possible, from developing new Alzheimer’s treatments to pioneering AI breakthroughs. But innovation does not happen in isolation. It requires collaboration, infrastructure and sustained support. With critical funding, we can continue to drive progress that matters to you and our shared future.
By the Numbers
Research fuels what's next. Its impact can be measured in lives improved, economies strengthened and communities transformed.
$8.1 billion annual economic impact across California
4 million patients served in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties
$46.2 billion in investments in and returns from UC Irvine startups
Revolutionizing Brain Health
Our research is advancing early detection and innovative care, improving patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs and creating economic impact.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGING
Linking sleep apnea during REM sleep to memory loss, brain changes
UC Irvine researchers find that low oxygen levels may injure critical cerebral regions
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGING
Engineering a new way for treating Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases
UC Irvine team develops cell-based platform for brain-wide delivery of therapeutic agents
Technology That Transforms
From artificial intelligence to quantum science, we are developing smarter systems, cleaner energy and a more connected world.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Advancing AI for sustainability education
UC Irvine researchers earn a $900,000 NSF grant to develop AI-driven, personalized learning in sustainability science
Advancing Medical Frontiers
We are reimagining healthcare to address critical health challenges affecting millions worldwide.
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Advancing regenerative medicine treatments using fats from cartilage
The fat-rich, stress-resistant tissue could transform treatment for facial injuries, birth defects and cartilage disease
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE
Tracing Parkinson’s disease origins to gut bacteria
Researchers identify how gut bacteria may trigger the disease, uncovering potential ways to stop it before it starts
Safeguarding Our Future
Our researchers are enhancing cybersecurity and strengthening national defense capabilities.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Thermal energy innovation to drive next-gen Navy energy and power systems
Department of Defense-funded initiative aims to apply machine learning to transform heat management in critical defense infrastructure
Pioneering Sustainable Solutions
From clean energy breakthroughs to resilient urban design, we are creating a healthier planet and spurring economic growth through green innovation.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, NOAA, NASA
Saving California’s eroding beaches
Multi-prong effort can preserve our coastlines to protect housing and infrastructure
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
Making wind power more practical
Campus lab pioneers 3D-printed concrete components to produce massive turbines for clean energy
Federally Funded Research Centers
UC Irvine is home to federally funded research centers tackling some of the most urgent health, scientific and technology challenges of our time. From cancer cures to advanced materials, these nationally recognized hubs advance discovery, improve health and bring critical funding to Orange County.
Advancing the best in cancer research and care
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is OC’s only National Cancer Institute-designated center
Unlocking the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease
UCI MIND is one of the few research U.S. centers designed by the National Institute of Aging
Translating research into new cures
NIH-supported Institute for Clinical & Translational Science moves science from ‘lab to life’
Ushering in a new era of biology
NSF and Simons support advanced research about the building blocks of life in the Center for Multiscale Cell Fate Research
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Solving critical challenges with unique materials
The Center for Complex and Active Materials is one of 20 National Science Foundation Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers
Providing health and environmental solutions
NSF-industry-supported Center for Advanced Design and Manufacturing of Integrated Microfluidics helps companies address technical challenges.
Speak Up for Science:
Your Voice Matters
Scientific discovery improves lives and drives innovation that benefits everyone. Your voice can help ensure continued investment in research that impacts your health, advances technology and shapes our future. Urge your representatives to protect funding for research – including life-saving medical breakthroughs, technological solutions that enhance quality of life and economic growth through innovation.
Support progress for all. Support impactful innovation. Support UC Irvine research.
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