Researchers contribute chapter to pediatric psychology handbook

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

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR’s Robert Rodriguez nationally recognized for advancing emergency care

The Sheryl Heron, MD, MPH Legacy Award honors one U.S. emergency physician whose research advances care for underserved, diverse populations

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

School of Medicine server room at the heart of UCR research

High-powered computers relocated to SOM Ed 1 will benefit research across campus

By Erika Klein |

Most eligible Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders missed mental health care, food aid during pandemic

UC Riverside’s Andrew Subica is co-author on report showing how COVID-19 affected NHPIs in California

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR scientists join elite class of 2024 AAAS fellows

A big honor for chemistry and biomedical sciences faculty

By Jules Bernstein |

Biomedical scientist receives his 14th challenge coin

Scott Pegan is a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Medical student publishes children’s book

Author Zayan Musa is passionate about medical humanities and using visual graphics in medicine

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Blending medicine and art

UC Riverside student explores art therapy for elderly patients

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR School of Medicine awarded $550,000 by UCOP to advance faculty diversity

THRIVE initiative will address health disparities, particularly those affecting underrepresented populations in medicine

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Biomedical scientist to investigate endocannabinoids as potential treatment for cocaine addiction relapse

Natalie Zlebnik has received a NARSAD Young Investigator Award from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

The role of student-run free clinics in developing medical students’ leadership abilities

Perspective article focuses on the Coachella Valley Free Clinic

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Clinical psychologist presented with lifetime achievement award

Thomas E. Brown is an expert on ADHD

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

School of Medicine awarded $250,000 PCORI Engagement Award

Project addresses mental health disparities faced by Latinx and Indigenous Mexican communities in the US

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Breastmilk collection depot opens at UCR Health

Depot is first UC Health affiliate to partner with UC Health Milk Bank

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

New School of Medicine building wins design/construction awards

UC Riverside’s new School of Medicine instructional building won two awards from a construction industry trade publication. The School of Medicine Education Building II, which opened in September 2023 after two years of construction, received the Award of Merit in the Excellence in Sustainability category and an Award of Merit in Higher Education...

By Imran Ghori |

Division of Biomedical Sciences begins its 50th anniversary celebration

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

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

School of Medicine Pathway Program wins national recognition

The California Medicine Scholars Program has received the Insight Into Diversity magazine 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Research breakthrough on birth defect affecting brain size

Nonsense-mediated RNA decay, or NMD, is an evolutionarily conserved molecular mechanism in which potentially defective messenger RNAs, or mRNAs (genetic material that instructs the body on how to make proteins), are degraded. Disruption of the NMD pathway can lead to neurological disorders, immune diseases, cancers, and other pathologies. Mutations...

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Virtual villages can promote social engagement and mental wellbeing

UC Riverside-led study focused on older people living with HIV

By Iqbal Pittalwala |