Women’s Health Fair in downtown Riverside draws large crowds

Run by the Riverside Free Clinic, fair highlighted topics on women’s health

By Yash Sunkesula |

Professor named 2025 Hastings Center Fellow

Brandon Brown is the first recipient of the honor at UCR

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Professor honored with Nancy Chick Article of the Year Award

Award reflects Rosemary Tyrrell’s contributions to advancing teaching and learning in medical education and beyond

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

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

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

New faculty receives Career Development Award from American Academy of Neurology

Dr. Mahsa Khayat-Khoei will investigate how a special group of immune cells called monocytes contribute to nerve damage in progressive multiple sclerosis

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Physician honored with Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award

Dr. Anita Gupta is recognized for advancing humanism, equity, and innovation in medicine

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Using comic books to communicate health issues

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

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Highlights from UCR’s 71st Commencement

UC Riverside concluded its 71st Commencement season on June 17, with UCR’s Class of 2025 walking at eight discipline- or degree-based ceremonies. Approximately 6,100 graduates, 35,000 in-person guests, 32,000 online streamers, and about 375 volunteer staff participated in the celebrations, which started on June 6. Highlanders belonging to specific...

By Malinn Loeung |

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 |