Irvine, Calif., Nov. 19, 2014 — Through an innovative new program developed at UC Irvine, the arts and the sciences are being integrated to help young students better grasp the basics of Earth, life and physical sciences. With $6.4 million in National Science...
Congratulations to newly named AAAS Fellow in the Biological Sciences School
Nov 24, 2014
Professor Christopher Hughes, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, was named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society. Professor Hughes joins three other UCI...
Staff Spotlight: Andrea Wiley, Department Manager for Development and Cell Biology
Nov 19, 2014
Andrea Wiley has served as department manager for the Department of Developmental and Cell Biology at the Biological Sciences School for seven years. In her role, Andrea manages the operations for the department including research administration, financial management,...
Key element in arenavirus that initiates infection could lead to therapeutics for diseases like meningitis
Nov 19, 2014
Professor Michael Buchmeier, Departments of Developmental and Cell Biology and Medicine, and his research team recently discovered a key element to the arenavirus that initiates the infection. The 58 amino acid signal peptide is essential in assembling the viral...
Renowned Bren Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology leaves tremendous legacy following retirement
Nov 19, 2014
On December 12, Michael T. Clegg, Ph.D., Bren Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, will be celebrated after a distinguished career in research, academic administration and international science diplomacy. Dr. Clegg retired in June, 2014. Throughout his...
Bio Sci Majors Receive Research Awards
Nov 19, 2014
Ten undergraduate trainees from the Biological Sciences School Minority Sciences Programs (MSP) were selected to present their research findings at the 2014 Sigma Xi International Research Conference. Sigma Xi is the international honor society for scientists and...
Biological Sciences School Students and Alumni Connect for Professional Development
Nov 19, 2014
An important aspect in growing one’s career is having one or more valued mentors sharing their personal growth and guidance. The Biological Sciences School fosters these valued relationships through the Biological Sciences School Mentor Program. One cornerstone of the...
The Key to Longevity Shared at Allergan Lecture
Nov 19, 2014
People over 90 are now the fastest-growing segment of the population and research on this group is the key to understanding longevity and how to maintain vibrant brain health. Dr. Claudia Kawas, Professor of Neurology and Neurobiology and Behavior at UC Irvine, gave a...
Student Spotlight: Bio Theme House
Nov 19, 2014
Did you know that the School of Biological Sciences has an undergraduate house? In the Halls of Mesa Court, there is a Biological Sciences Interest Hall geared towards students with or developing an interest in Biological Sciences. The primary purpose of the...
Fulbright Senior Specialist in Environmental Sciences
Nov 19, 2014
Professor Diane Campbell, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, received a Fulbright Senior Specialist award to teach and research in South Africa. The Fulbright Specialist Program promotes linkages between U.S. scholars and their counterparts at host institutions...