UC Riverside’s David Lo has launched a series of graphic narratives to make public health information more accessible

UC Riverside study on how Toxoplasma gondii manipulates brain cells lays groundwork for future clinical research and therapies

A few months ago, a patient at the Coachella Valley Free Clinic had an uncommon reaction to a routine blood pressure test. Seeing the high blood pressure reading, the patient began hyperventilating until UC Riverside biomedical sciences master’s student Valeria Barrientos spoke to her in Spanish, helping to calm her down.

UC Riverside study could lead to new treatments addressing multiple sclerosis

Addressing DEI meaningfully will help reduce disparities and improve well-being, authors argue

Researchers identify gene mutation that disrupts iron absorption, helping explain patients’ persistent anemia

Marina Joseph: Overcoming Self-Doubt to Thrive in Medical School A few days before Marina Joseph’s very first final exam as a medical student, her bag containing her laptop, iPad, and all her notes was stolen.

Isaac Owusu-Frimpong, financial administrative officer in the Division of Biomedical Sciences, was named the recipient of the UCR School of Medicine Values in Action Award (VIAA) at the quarterly Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Owusu-Frimpong was honored for his "unwavering commitment to the SOM values," and for ensuring "that there were no barriers for faculty, staff, alumni and visitors."