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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Read the Division of Biomedical Sciences Statement of Solidarity with Black Lives Matter and Call to Action

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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

November 28, 2022
Discovery of antibody structure could lead to treatment for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus
Study provides insights into fighting broad range of pathogen’s viral strains
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Lt. Col. Scott Pegan
November 22, 2022
Biomedical scientist promoted to lieutenant colonel
Scott Pegan is an international expert on Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever
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October 26, 2022
Research at new center to focus on health impact of cannabis use
School of Medicine’s Nicholas DiPatrizio will lead the Center for Cannabinoid Research
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October 12, 2022
Biomedical scientist to study novel mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease
Sika Zheng in the School of Medicine has received a grant of $250,000 from the National Institutes of Health
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