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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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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

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November 14, 2025

RNA research takes center stage at UCR

Third annual symposium brought together top scientists in the RNA field, strengthening UCR’s role as an RNA research hub

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Human Pancreatic Cancer

November 12, 2025

Scientists move closer to better pancreatic cancer treatments

Collaboration between UC Riverside and City of Hope aims to eliminate cancer-causing proteins

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October 28, 2025

UCR SOM to Host Watch Party of Gubernatorial Forum on Healthcare

On November 7, 2025, leading candidates for California governor will meet for a forum hosted by UC Riverside to discuss health care challenges faced by state voters. The event, titled “Health Matters: A Conversation with California’s Next Governor,” is a nonpartisan forum organized by 11 California health-focused advocacy organizations committed to ensuring that every Californian has the opportunity to live healthy and well.

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October 21, 2025

Dusty air is rewriting your lung microbiome

Genetic or bacterial diseases have previously been shown to have an effect on lung microbes. However, a UC Riverside discovery marks the first time scientists have observed such changes from environmental exposure rather than disease.

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October 14, 2025

SOM Hosts All Research Cores Symposium

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October 08, 2025

New hope for MS

Scientists identify two compounds that could benefit people living with multiple sclerosis

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Demyelination of neuron

October 08, 2025

How brain myelin damage could lead to seizures in MS

Study may explain why some people living with multiple sclerosis experience epileptic seizures

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September 25, 2025

Childhood concussions may trigger long-term brain changes

Researchers call for extended care and monitoring after pediatric head injuries

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