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The first clue that Monica Carson and David Lo have arrived at San Diego Comic-Con isn’t the elaborate costumes. It’s the conversations they strike up with fellow fans. The couple — biomedical scientists in the UC Riverside School of Medicine — will stop to admire an independent artist’s work, duck into a panel discussion on banned books or science...

Project aims to expand chronic disease detection and prevention for underserved populations

Commentary highlights symptom-guided assessment as an effective approach in the emergency department

Amber Keith receives $150,000 fellowship to advance pancreatic cancer disparities research in California

Researchers call for more consistent, evidence-based treatment nationwide

Most studies rely on correlations, not direct health data

Recognized in Inland Empire Magazine’s 50th anniversary issue, Deborah Deas is honored for shaping education and advancing health equity

Understanding fair payment in research participation

Postdoctoral scholar and doctoral students to join global cohort of young scientists in Germany

PRIME LEAD ABC program receives Civic Engagement and Community Service Award

Ting-An Lin will investigate molecular links between microplastics exposure and atherosclerosis

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

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

Brandon Brown is the first recipient of the honor at UCR

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

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

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

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

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...

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