UC Irvine Giving Day 2025

Through excellence and leadership in patient care, education and research, UCI Health and the Department of Urology provides its patients with the absolute best in innovative, less invasive urological care; its residents with a superb curriculum based on educational and operative training experience; and its faculty with every opportunity to excel clinically while teaching and pursuing research both a basic and clinical nature.

The department wishes to build upon these priorities that most commonly affect the varied patient base it serves. This Giving Day, we are committed to delivering results for:

TISSUE ENGINEERING RESEARCH

Led by Drs. Gelman and Mauney, advancing urology tissue engineering research holds the potential to revolutionize treatment for patients suffering from bladder dysfunction, urethral strictures and other urologic conditions. With your generosity, we can support the development of bioengineered tissues that restore function, reduce the need for lifelong interventions and improve patient quality of life. Investing in this cutting-edge field will drive breakthroughs in personalized medicine and offer hope to millions facing urologic disease.

FEMALE UROLOGY RESEARCH & EDUCATION

Our dedication to address unique urological challenges faced by females and individuals requiring urological procedures is rooted in our groundbreaking research and efforts. Our Female Urology Research & Education program enables us to explore cutting-edge techniques, surgical procedures, and medical interventions to improve patient outcomes and overall well-being. Through your support to Female Urology Research & Education, you become a part of a movement that fosters innovative solutions, advancing the effectiveness and efficiency of urological care.

CURIOSITY & INNOVATION

Our commitment to the development of truly unconventional ideas and less invasive and noninvasive surgery is unwavering. Despite the challenges spurred by decreasing federal funding and the changing landscape of healthcare, we are accelerating our rate of innovation. The most important source of funding in recent years has been you, our community. The generosity of grateful patients and visionary benefactors has empowered our team to continuously pursue innovation. Support the development of truly unconventional ideas in less invasive and non-invasive surgical techniques by making a gift to the Curiosity and Innovation Fund this Giving Day!

MEN’S HEALTH

At UCI Health, we have created a vision for a healthier community. The Comprehensive Men’s Health Initiative will be housed in a unique space where the men of Orange County (and beyond) can receive unparalleled state-of-the-art, comprehensive multidisciplinary care. This unique initiative focuses on the four P’s: a Place where men feel comfortable coming to see their physicians; Personalized integrative care, providing a comprehensive experience; a Prostate cancer center built on the international reputation of Dr. Thomas Ahlering; and Prevention as a central theme.

With your support on UC Irvine Giving Day, you can help positively impact millions across Orange County, maybe even members of your own family, or even you.