UC Riverside School of Medicine
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A research team, including UC Riverside School of Medicine Biomedical Scientist Scott Pegan, PhD, has developed a vaccine for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) made from a non-infectious version of the virus that protects quickly and provides long-lasting immunity.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
A research team, including UC Riverside School of Medicine Biomedical Scientist Scott Pegan, PhD, has developed a vaccine for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) made from a non-infectious version of the virus that protects quickly and provides long-lasting immunity.
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UC Riverside-led mouse study finds link between microplastic exposure and atherosclerosis
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Microplastics hit male arteries hard
UC Riverside-led mouse study finds link between microplastic exposure and atherosclerosis
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November 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
UC Riverside-led mouse study finds link between microplastic exposure and atherosclerosis
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease has been making a comeback across the country this Fall. UCR Health Pediatrician E. Caroline McGowan, MD, answers some important questions about the illness in our latest expert Q&A.
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease cases rise nationwide
UCR Health pediatrician explains symptoms, transmission, and what parents should watch for as outbreaks spread
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November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease has been making a comeback across the country this Fall. UCR Health Pediatrician E. Caroline McGowan, MD, answers some important questions about the illness in our latest expert Q&A.
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Last year, UCRSOM researchers led by Maurizio Pellecchia, PhD, developed a molecular crowbar strategy to degrade a protein that is overexpressed in many cancers. They designed compounds that bind to Pin1 and cause its degradation. This could lead to a new therapeutics.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Last year, UCRSOM researchers led by Maurizio Pellecchia, PhD, developed a molecular crowbar strategy to degrade a protein that is overexpressed in many cancers. They designed compounds that bind to Pin1 and cause its degradation. This could lead to a new therapeutics.
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On November 2, 2025, members of the UCR School of Medicine's Dermatology Interest Group participated in the Nth Dimensions BioSkills Workshop hosted at Loma Linda University.
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
On November 2, 2025, members of the UCR School of Medicine's Dermatology Interest Group participated in the Nth Dimensions BioSkills Workshop hosted at Loma Linda University.
The School of Medicine hosted its Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 30. Staff and faculty decorated their spaces and dressed in costumes and students enjoyed treats throughout the building. Thanks to everyone who participated!
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October 31, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The School of Medicine hosted its Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 30. Staff and faculty decorated their spaces and dressed in costumes and students enjoyed treats throughout the building. Thanks to everyone who participated!
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Kudos to UCR SOM's Shawn Christianson, Laura Cantrell, and Joel Purkiss who recently organized the second annual SOM Undergraduate Medical Education School Supply Drive that provided supplies for students at Highgrove Elementary School, one of Riverside's less-resourced elementary schools.
October 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Kudos to UCR SOM's Shawn Christianson, Laura Cantrell, and Joel Purkiss who recently organized the second annual SOM Undergraduate Medical Education School Supply Drive that provided supplies for students at Highgrove Elementary School, one of Riverside's less-resourced elementary schools.
Candidates for California governor will meet for a debate at UCR on Nov. 7 titled “Health Matters: A Conversation with California’s Next Governor.” It is hosted by 11 California health-focused advocacy orgs.
The UCR SOM will host a watch party at 1 pm. RSVP here: events.ucr.edu/.../health-m...
The UCR SOM will host a watch party at 1 pm. RSVP here: events.ucr.edu/.../health-m...
October 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Candidates for California governor will meet for a debate at UCR on Nov. 7 titled “Health Matters: A Conversation with California’s Next Governor.” It is hosted by 11 California health-focused advocacy orgs.
The UCR SOM will host a watch party at 1 pm. RSVP here: events.ucr.edu/.../health-m...
The UCR SOM will host a watch party at 1 pm. RSVP here: events.ucr.edu/.../health-m...
Mahsa Khayat-Khoei, MD, a new faculty member in the Dept. of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the UCR SOM, has received a Career Development Award from the American Academy of Neurology for her project “Monocyte Signatures in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.”
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October 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Mahsa Khayat-Khoei, MD, a new faculty member in the Dept. of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the UCR SOM, has received a Career Development Award from the American Academy of Neurology for her project “Monocyte Signatures in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.”
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We were pleased to welcome Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez (AD-36) today. He took a tour of the SOM Education Building II and met with VC and Dean Deborah Deas, MD, MPH, Distinguished Professor David Lo, MD, PhD, and Chair of Social Medicine, Population, and Public Health Mark Wolfson, PhD.
October 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We were pleased to welcome Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez (AD-36) today. He took a tour of the SOM Education Building II and met with VC and Dean Deborah Deas, MD, MPH, Distinguished Professor David Lo, MD, PhD, and Chair of Social Medicine, Population, and Public Health Mark Wolfson, PhD.
On Monday, Oct. 13, UCR SOM will be hosting the All Cores Symposium from 10 am to 3 pm in the Genomics Building auditorium and lobby. The event will bring together the research cores from across the campus for a day of presentations, tabling and posters.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
On Monday, Oct. 13, UCR SOM will be hosting the All Cores Symposium from 10 am to 3 pm in the Genomics Building auditorium and lobby. The event will bring together the research cores from across the campus for a day of presentations, tabling and posters.
Rsvp here: forms.gle/oh7v9ARR9Sdq...
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A New Hope for People with MS
A research team co-led by Seema Tiwari-Woodruff, a professor of biomedical sciences at the UC Riverside School of Medicine, have identified two compounds that could remyelinate damaged axons, helping people who have multiple sclerosis
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A research team co-led by Seema Tiwari-Woodruff, a professor of biomedical sciences at the UC Riverside School of Medicine, have identified two compounds that could remyelinate damaged axons, helping people who have multiple sclerosis
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New hope for MS
Scientists identify two compounds that could benefit people living with multiple sclerosis
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October 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A New Hope for People with MS
A research team co-led by Seema Tiwari-Woodruff, a professor of biomedical sciences at the UC Riverside School of Medicine, have identified two compounds that could remyelinate damaged axons, helping people who have multiple sclerosis
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A research team co-led by Seema Tiwari-Woodruff, a professor of biomedical sciences at the UC Riverside School of Medicine, have identified two compounds that could remyelinate damaged axons, helping people who have multiple sclerosis
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Medical school can be overwhelming--but the Office of Academic Success at the UCR SOM can help.
Find out more about how the office works with students, and maybe even pick up a few new study tips, on the SOM News website.
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Find out more about how the office works with students, and maybe even pick up a few new study tips, on the SOM News website.
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Supporting All Students through Medical School: The SOM’s Office of Academic Success
While studying for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, UCR School of Medicine student Daniel Vasquez found himself plateauing on practice tests with a score just below the ...
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October 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Medical school can be overwhelming--but the Office of Academic Success at the UCR SOM can help.
Find out more about how the office works with students, and maybe even pick up a few new study tips, on the SOM News website.
somnews.ucr.edu/articles/202...
Find out more about how the office works with students, and maybe even pick up a few new study tips, on the SOM News website.
somnews.ucr.edu/articles/202...
Thanks to Allyson Vergara of the Press-Enterprise for writing about how local schools, including the UCR School of Medicine, are working to improve the availability of healthcare in our region.
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Universities aim to reverse doctor shortage in the Inland Empire
Programs to train physician assistants and doctors intend to bolster the region’s healthcare workforce with local students.
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September 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thanks to Allyson Vergara of the Press-Enterprise for writing about how local schools, including the UCR School of Medicine, are working to improve the availability of healthcare in our region.
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Childhood concussions may trigger long-term brain changes.
Prof. of Biomedical Sciences Andre Obenaus has led a recently-published study that used advanced brain imaging techniques to identify initial signs of injury that appeared to resolve, only to return months later as more severe brain damage.
Prof. of Biomedical Sciences Andre Obenaus has led a recently-published study that used advanced brain imaging techniques to identify initial signs of injury that appeared to resolve, only to return months later as more severe brain damage.
Childhood concussions may trigger long-term brain changes
Researchers call for extended care and monitoring after pediatric head injuries
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September 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Childhood concussions may trigger long-term brain changes.
Prof. of Biomedical Sciences Andre Obenaus has led a recently-published study that used advanced brain imaging techniques to identify initial signs of injury that appeared to resolve, only to return months later as more severe brain damage.
Prof. of Biomedical Sciences Andre Obenaus has led a recently-published study that used advanced brain imaging techniques to identify initial signs of injury that appeared to resolve, only to return months later as more severe brain damage.
Anita Gupta, DO, a professor of medicine in the UCR School of Medicine, has been awarded the 2025 Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award. It was presented to her during the Annual Convention & Conclave of the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Anita Gupta, DO, a professor of medicine in the UCR School of Medicine, has been awarded the 2025 Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award. It was presented to her during the Annual Convention & Conclave of the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists.
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Scott Pegan, a professor of biomedical sciences at the UCR School of Medicine, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health of about $3.4 million over five years to lead an international study focused on developing protective antibodies against CCHFV.
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NIH grant supports research on dangerous emerging virus
International team to study immune defenses against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus
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September 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Scott Pegan, a professor of biomedical sciences at the UCR School of Medicine, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health of about $3.4 million over five years to lead an international study focused on developing protective antibodies against CCHFV.
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Armida Labs, Inc., a UCR startup company located in the incubator space on campus, has been awarded a $2.25 million Small Business Innovation Research grant from the NIH to fund studies on Targefrin as a possible treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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UCR startup secures grant to advance cancer therapy
NIH award of $2.25M funds preclinical studies that will advance Targefrin toward clinical trials for pancreatic cancer
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September 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Armida Labs, Inc., a UCR startup company located in the incubator space on campus, has been awarded a $2.25 million Small Business Innovation Research grant from the NIH to fund studies on Targefrin as a possible treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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Last week, the UCR School of Medicine sent more than 25 students, staff, and faculty to the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) National Conference in Chicago, IL.
During the conference, Kriseira Lamas-Krauletz (MS2) received the LMSA National Scholarship Award.
During the conference, Kriseira Lamas-Krauletz (MS2) received the LMSA National Scholarship Award.
September 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Last week, the UCR School of Medicine sent more than 25 students, staff, and faculty to the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) National Conference in Chicago, IL.
During the conference, Kriseira Lamas-Krauletz (MS2) received the LMSA National Scholarship Award.
During the conference, Kriseira Lamas-Krauletz (MS2) received the LMSA National Scholarship Award.
The UCR SOM hosted the Celebration of Women in Medicine and Science, an annual event that recognizes women's advancements in those fields. This year's event featured Deborah Prothrow-Stith, MD, dean of the Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine
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Prothrow-Stith, Panel Discussion Highlight Celebration of Women in Medicine and Science
The UCR School of Medicine on Wednesday hosted the 2025 Celebration of Women in Medicine and Science, an annual event that recognizes women's advancements in those fields. This year's event featured D...
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September 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The UCR SOM hosted the Celebration of Women in Medicine and Science, an annual event that recognizes women's advancements in those fields. This year's event featured Deborah Prothrow-Stith, MD, dean of the Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine
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August 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Shout out to second-year medical student Valine Bebawy who presented her research at the Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) 2025 Summer Symposium in Amelia Island, Florida this past weekend (August 7 - August 11).
August 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Shout out to second-year medical student Valine Bebawy who presented her research at the Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) 2025 Summer Symposium in Amelia Island, Florida this past weekend (August 7 - August 11).
Second year medical student Sanya Dhama wrote a powerful Op/Ed piece in the San Diego Union-Tribune addressing concerns over how ICE raids have negatively impacted individuals seeking healthcare in our communities.
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Opinion: ICE policy change keeping sick people from badly needed care
Empty waiting rooms. Missed appointments. A palpable sense that something is wrong. Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security quietly rolled back protections for sensitive locations, a…
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August 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Second year medical student Sanya Dhama wrote a powerful Op/Ed piece in the San Diego Union-Tribune addressing concerns over how ICE raids have negatively impacted individuals seeking healthcare in our communities.
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August 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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White Coat Ceremony 2025 - UC Riverside School of Medicine - August 8, 2025
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August 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Want to watch the White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2029? You can view it here.
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