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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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
Skin tissues and hair follicle cross section
April 24, 2026
Immune surveillance structures found in skin hair follicles
Study findings may further understanding of skin infection and immune disorders
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VC and Dean Deborah Deas speaking to attendees at the event
April 14, 2026
School of Medicine Presents Awards at Annual Dinner
The UC Riverside School of Medicine presented its annual Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards at a dinner on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the UCR Alumni and Visitors Center. Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education Pablo Joo, MD, was the host of the event. Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and Mark and Pam Rubin Dean of the School of Medicine Deborah Deas, MD, MPH, provided opening remarks.
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Lindau in Germany
April 08, 2026
Four researchers selected for prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Postdoctoral scholar and doctoral students to join global cohort of young scientists in Germany
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neurons
February 25, 2026
Keeping neurons on the right path
RNA control is essential for building the brain’s layered structure
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Ting-An Lin
February 10, 2026
Graduate student awarded 2026 American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship
Ting-An Lin will investigate molecular links between microplastics exposure and atherosclerosis
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Cat and Toxoplasma gondii
January 27, 2026
Scientists find hidden diversity inside common brain parasite
UC Riverside study reshapes understanding of toxoplasmosis and identifies new paths for treatment
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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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