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.
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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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Support Biomedical Sciences
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

Biomedical Sciences News Archive
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January 23, 2026
How a single gene shapes gut health and IBD risk
UC Riverside studies reveal PTPN2’s role in keeping harmful bacteria in check and preventing inflammation
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Microplastics
December 23, 2025
Fathers’ microplastic exposure tied to their children’s metabolic problems
UC Riverside-led mouse study finds microplastics affect male and female offspring differently
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Cholesterol blocked artery
December 15, 2025
Scientists identify small RNA molecule that regulates cholesterol and heart disease
Discovery points to new “upstream” drug targets for preventing atherosclerosis
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Mammals
November 24, 2025
New clues to why some animals live longer
RNA “editing” process offers an explanation
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November 21, 2025
A fast, lasting defense against a deadly virus
Scientists create a vaccine that shields against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever within days and protects for over a year
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Microplastics
November 18, 2025
Microplastics hit male arteries hard
UC Riverside-led mouse study finds link between microplastic exposure and atherosclerosis
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November 14, 2025
RNA research takes center stage at UCR
Third annual symposium brought together top scientists in the RNA field, strengthening UCR’s role as an RNA research hub
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Human Pancreatic Cancer
November 12, 2025
Scientists move closer to better pancreatic cancer treatments
Collaboration between UC Riverside and City of Hope aims to eliminate cancer-causing proteins
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