School of Medicine Division of Biomedical Sciences

Bridging the gap between science research & clinical medicine

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Division of Biomedical Sciences

The Division of Biomedical Sciences at the UCR School of Medicine has a rich tradition of high-impact research on medically relevant topics, student-centered teaching excellence and a service within the academic community.
Prof. Meera Nair with graduate student
Research that Spans Disciplines
Our faculty members are well-known in their areas of research specialization and support and foster scientific synergy between faculty researchers, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and support staff.
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Our Degree Programs
Our Graduate Programs train independent research scientists to enable them to bridge the wide gulfs that currently exist between basic science research & clinical medicine. The program grants Ph.D. & M.S. degrees.
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Your philanthropy provides the us with the resources and tools necessary to support our students, research, clinical services and capital projects – all benefiting our mission.
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Employment Opportunities

Interested in a career in the Division of Biomedical Sciences and the UCR School of Medicine? You can find a complete listing of open positions on the employment page of the SOM website.

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Biomedical Sciences News

Panel discussion at the Biomedical Sciences 50th anniversary symposium
May 12, 2025
SOM Hosts BMSC 50th Anniversary Symposium
On Monday, the UCR School of Medicine hosted the Biomedical Sciences 50th Anniversary Symposium, marking the culmination of the department’s yearlong anniversary celebration. The event welcomed alumni, former faculty and staff, and current faculty, staff, and students to reflect on the impact of Biomedical Sciences over the years while looking forward to the future.
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Scott Pegan shaking hands with Representative Gil Cisneros.
April 30, 2025
Biomedical Scientist goes to Washington to Discuss Importance of Federal Research Funding
In early March, researchers from UC Riverside visited Washington, DC, with an important message: If the United States loses its position as a global leader in science, other nations will take its place--and may withhold new discoveries impacting public health, security, and other vital areas.
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2024 AAAS fellows
April 09, 2025
UCR scientists join elite class of 2024 AAAS fellows
A big honor for chemistry and biomedical sciences faculty 
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Scott Pegan challenge coin collection
March 25, 2025
Biomedical scientist receives his 14th challenge coin
Scott Pegan is a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army
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David Lo
March 06, 2025
Lo named to CARB Scientific Review Panel on Toxic Air Contaminants
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Researchers
January 22, 2025
Probing connections between obesity and parasitic worms
NIH grant to UCR School of Medicine could improve treatments for metabolic disorders and helminth infections
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3D Covid-19 Delta Variant Binds with ACE2 Receptor
January 14, 2025
Genetic mutation linked to higher SARS-CoV-2 risk
UC Riverside-led research has therapeutic implications for COVID-19 treatment
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Heinrich lab
January 13, 2025
SOM Announces 2025 Dean's Collaborative Seed Grants
UCR School of Medicine has announced the recipients of the 2025 Dean's Collaborative Seed Grants. The grant provides funds up to $25,000 in seed grant funding for collaborative interdisciplinary research projects between faculty in the Division of Biomedical Sciences and UCR as a whole, aimed at developing proposals and preliminary data for full NIH or similar grant applications. More information is available on the website.
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