School of Medicine 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.

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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students working in lab with Prof. Garcia Castro

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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

July 18, 2024

Brain changes linked to obesity result in low sperm count

Obesity is known to cause lower testosterone in men, impacting muscle mass and cognition, as well as reproductive function by diminishing sperm numbers and lowering libido. Just how obesity produces these changes, in addition to causing cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, is not fully understood.

Division of Biomedical Sciences 50th anniversary celebration

July 16, 2024

Division of Biomedical Sciences begins its 50th anniversary celebration

The division originated the idea of establishing a medical school on campus

June 28, 2024

Nair Named New Associate Dean for Biomedical Research

June 06, 2024

Three West Point Cadets to Participate in Inaugural Research Internship Program

Three cadets from the US Military Academy at West Point will be conducting research internships in the University of California Riverside School of Medicine’s Biomedical Sciences program as the inaugural participants in a new program designed to build research-based bridges between the institutions.

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