The School of Biological Sciences is pleased to announce a significant contribution to our school, reflecting the generosity and commitment to excellence that defines our community. Dr. M. Marlene Godoy, a Distinguished Alumna of the…
In the realm of environmental science, understanding the intricacies of ecosystems is paramount to addressing pressing global challenges. Assistant Professor Celia Symons from the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology is spearheading significant efforts as…
In a unique convergence of art and science, the Neurobiology & Behavior Wellbeing & Resiliency Series recently hosted Dutch harpist Lavinia Meijer at the Herklotz Conference Center. The event, led by Associate Professor John Guzowski,…
Left to right: Professor Stephan Mahler, Professor Christie Fowler
Today, the Irvine Center for Addiction Neuroscience (ICAN) is thrilled to announce significant changes in its leadership. As many may already be aware, Professor Marcelo Wood, who…
Katrine Whiteson, PhD, is on a quest to understand how microbes living in your body influence health and disease….
Diego A. Pizzagalli, Ph.D. – a leading researcher into the causes, manifestation and treatment of mood disorders, particularly major depression – has been named the founding director of a transdisciplinary depression research institute at the…
Professor Aimee Edinger presented at BioSci’s Dean’s Distinguished Lecutre on October 12, 2023. This lecture described how natural compounds found in yeast and humans might be leveraged to set up roadblocks that kill drug-resistant tumor…
In a groundbreaking development for the treatment of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), a rare and life-threatening vascular disorder, nonprofit organization cureHHT has officially launched a Phase II/III clinical trial for the drug pazopanib. This monumental…
In the fight against chronic viral infections and cancer, the immune system faces formidable challenges. These infections often wear out the immune response, leading to a state of T cell exhaustion. Despite being well-documented, the…
A Minnesota-based chorus offers inspiration for dementia patients and caregivers. For CNN’s Amara Walker and her mother, it’s deeply personal….