Division of Biomedical Sciences

Study shows how orthonairoviruses evade immunity and pose human health risks

Three research projects have received a UCR School of Medicine Dean's Collaborative Seed Grant for 2026. The annual program provides up to $25,000 in seed grant funding for interdisciplinary research projects working toward grant funding from the National Institutes of Health or similar organizations. The grants encourage collaboration between faculty in the Division of Biomedical Sciences and other faculty at UCR.

Dear SOM Community, On July 7, 2026, I received communication from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for medical schools, informing me that our recent progress report was reviewed by the LCME Board on June 16–17, 2026. I am pleased to inform you that the UCR School of Medicine received “Compliance” status with all 12 standards and “Satisfactory” status with all elements. They emphasized that no follow-up is warranted and our next full survey visit will be conducted during the 2029–2030 academic year.

Clinicians may be missing critical signs of breathing discomfort or distress, especially in ventilated patients

The first clue that Monica Carson and David Lo have arrived at San Diego Comic-Con isn’t the elaborate costumes. It’s the conversations they strike up with fellow fans.

Early treatment restores brain function and behavior

Amber Keith receives $150,000 fellowship to advance pancreatic cancer disparities research in California

For someone living with multiple sclerosis (MS), each day calls for resolve, flexibility, and the quiet celebration of small victories that often go unseen. Morning stiffness or numbness can turn simple tasks into exhausting challenges, while afternoon energy may come in brief, unpredictable windows. By evening, fatigue and pain can take over, and sleep might seem impossible due to insomnia or bring little relief.