Research
Scope
Research is an essential function of every division in the Department of Medicine. With nearly 300 active research protocols, the department has the largest research scope at the university. Our diverse research activities include:
- Clinical studies (47%)
- Translational research
- Biomedical research
- Behavioral studies, and
- Research training
Locations
Department of Medicine faculty conduct research at three main locations, each of which is equipped with basic science labs.
- University of California, Irvine (main campus)
- University of California, Irvine Medical Center
- Long Beach VA Medical Center
Funding
Since 1997, the Department of Medicine’s direct funding from the National Institutes of Health has more than tripled. In 2005, overall research funding for
DOM faculty totaled $37.7 million. Of this, $14.1 million was received in direct grants from the NIH. The remainder was awarded to DOM faculty through grants administered by other campus departments and centers as well as through the Southern California Institute for Research and Education.
Department of Medicine extramural awards
|
| Awards Credited to DOM*
| Awards to DOM PIs at UCI
| Awards to DOM PIs at VALBHS**
| Total Awards to DOM PIs
| Percent Increase
|
| FY 2002-03 |
$19,356,685 |
$30,942,591 |
$3,285,249 |
$34,227,840 |
N/A |
| FY 2003-04 |
$23,853,855 |
$36,301,238 |
$3,999,056 |
$40,300,294 |
18 |
| FY 2004-05 |
$19,608,905 |
$37,907,544 |
$1,624,182 |
$39,531,726 |
-2 |
| FY 2005-06 |
$15,409,286 |
$35,975,400 |
$1,721,238 |
$37,696,638 |
-5 |
Award tallies for UCI investigators made during FY0506 exclude disallocated funds when the initial award was made in the prior fiscal year.
*RGS credits the DOM for awards submitted and processed by the Department. Awards made to DOM faculty members conducting research through the Cancer Center, the Genetics Epidemiology Research Institute, etc. are not credited to the DOM.
**Totals reported by SCIRE for VALBHS represent funds received (not awarded) for the fiscal year.
Source: UCI Sponsored Projects Database, Administrative Data Warehouse and SCIRE
Leadership
Department of Medicine researchers also serve in various university leadership roles.
- Dr. Frank Meyskens is director of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Dr. Ping Wang is director of the Center for Cardiovascular Hormone Research
- Drs. Sheldon Greenfield and Sherrie Kaplan are co-directors of the Center for Health Policy Research
- Dr. Randall Holcombe is director of the University of California, Irvine Office of Clinical Research and Trials
More
For more information about research conducted in the department, please visit the
research sections of our division Web sites.
