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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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Biomedical Sciences News

May 20, 2025
Conducting Research that Serves Patients: Declan McCole, PhD
At a community presentation in San Diego several years ago, Declan McCole, PhD, a professor of Biomedical Sciences at the UC Riverside School of Medicine, recalled speaking to a patient about his work on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when the patient’s husband approached. “He had tears in his eyes, and he shook my hand and said, ‘Thank you so much for all that you're doing, you have no idea how much it means to know that people are working behind the scenes to try and find a cure for my wife's condition,’” McCole said.

May 12, 2025
SOM Hosts BMSC 50th Anniversary Symposium
On Monday, the UCR School of Medicine hosted the Biomedical Sciences 50th Anniversary Symposium, marking the culmination of the department’s yearlong anniversary celebration. The event welcomed alumni, former faculty and staff, and current faculty, staff, and students to reflect on the impact of Biomedical Sciences over the years while looking forward to the future.

April 30, 2025
Biomedical Scientist goes to Washington to Discuss Importance of Federal Research Funding
In early March, researchers from UC Riverside visited Washington, DC, with an important message: If the United States loses its position as a global leader in science, other nations will take its place--and may withhold new discoveries impacting public health, security, and other vital areas.

April 09, 2025
UCR scientists join elite class of 2024 AAAS fellows
A big honor for chemistry and biomedical sciences faculty

March 25, 2025
Biomedical scientist receives his 14th challenge coin
Scott Pegan is a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army

January 22, 2025
Probing connections between obesity and parasitic worms
NIH grant to UCR School of Medicine could improve treatments for metabolic disorders and helminth infections

January 14, 2025
Genetic mutation linked to higher SARS-CoV-2 risk
UC Riverside-led research has therapeutic implications for COVID-19 treatment