Testing a new approach to treating Fragile X

Grant supports a protein-engineering approach to restore brain function in Fragile X syndrome

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UC Riverside hosts 2nd annual Latino Physician Consortium

UC Riverside hosted on Oct. 2 the second annual gathering of the UC Latino Physician Consortium, or UCLPC. UCLPC is a network of UC medical schools and health systems that seeks to advance Latino health equity, and support medical education and professional development for Latino medical professionals and students. Hosted in the UC Riverside School...

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School of Medicine recognized for academic excellence, belonging, and community-building

Medical school is recipient of Insight Into Academia 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR’s Robert Rodriguez delivers James D. Mills Jr. Memorial Lecture

Lecture highlighted emergency departments’ role in reaching underserved patients with preventive care

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Medical School team wins first prize at physician conference

Team’s poster presentation focused on improving vaccine access in emergency departments

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR pediatrician helps improve newborn jaundice care

National quality improvement project supports updated treatment guidelines and reduces unnecessary phototherapy

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

California honors UCR professor with historic Women in Medicine recognition

Dr. Anita Gupta is also presented with the Distinguished Women in Medicine Award

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR expands Native youth vaping prevention

Statewide project aims to reduce vaping initiation among Native American adolescents

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Extracurricular: Finding their tribe

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...

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Academic Senate honors 8 faculty members

The UC Riverside Academic Senate honored eight faculty members and two students for their research, teaching, and public service accomplishments in its annual awards. Distinguished Campus Service Award The Distinguished Campus Service Award, which recognizes exceptional efforts and dedication to service and community, was presented to faculty...

By Imran Ghori |

UCR grant supports automated chronic disease prevention initiative

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

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Peak flow monitoring adds little in acute asthma care

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

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UCR student awarded Precision Medicine Fellowship

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

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National study finds wide variation in pediatric croup care

Researchers call for more consistent, evidence-based treatment nationwide

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Wildfire smoke risks understudied, review paper warns

Most studies rely on correlations, not direct health data

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School of Medicine dean named among Inland Empire’s most influential leaders

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

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Neuroscience student plays winning game at Grad Slam

David Nikom found the right metaphor to explain his research about the high incidence of Alzheimer’s in women by looking back at his childhood playing video games with his older brother. Nikom, a doctoral student in neuroscience, took first place in the 12th annual UCR Grad Slam Final on April 10 at the School of Business Building. The event...

By Imran Ghori |

Four researchers selected for prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

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

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR medical education program recognized by Insight Into Academia magazine

PRIME LEAD ABC program receives Civic Engagement and Community Service Award

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Faculty promotions and awards celebrated

UC Riverside honored faculty members for their achievements at the 2026 Faculty Recognition Reception on Thursday, March 5 at the Riverside Convention Center. Faculty members were recognized for their promotions and advancements in the last academic year. They were also honored for receiving awards in research and creative activities from groups...

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