In this report, you will find groundbreaking research that shapes the future of California and beyond, from protecting ecosystems against climate change to fighting diseases and preserving biodiversity. This year’s Dean’s Report is focused on our home state of California. We hope to call attention to some of the work being done by
faculty at the School of Biological Sciences that has a direct impact on the state’s residents and ecosystems, from climate change to diabetes research and much more.
Featured Articles
UC Irvine discovery leads to TIME-honored memory device
A groundbreaking discovery by UC Irvine neurobiologist Michael Leon has led to the development of Memory Air.
Teaching biology from a global perspective
The charter school where Qiwen Zheng ’22 teaches ninth grade biology is tucked in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles’ Koreatown – an unwelcoming habitat for most plants and animals.
‘More than we predicted’: UC Irvine fundraising campaign nets record $2.4 billion
When UC Irvine kicked off its Brilliant Future campaign on Oct. 4, 2019, its dual goals of raising $2 billion and meaningfully engaging 75,000 former students of the university seemed like an incredibly ambitious endeavor.
UCI Scientists Help Uncover a New Bacterial Defense System Against Viruses
Irvine, Calif., October 1, 2025 — Viruses that prey on bacteria — known as bacteriophages, or simply phages — are among the most numerous and persistent threats in nature. For […]
UC Irvine Faculty Secures CRCC Grant to Unlock Safer Cancer Treatments
Cancer is one of the world’s most pressing health challenges, and despite decades of progress, many treatments still come with harsh side effects that can harm healthy cells along with […]
UC Irvine Faculty Secure NSF Grant to Improve Student Success in STEM Fields
Professor Suzanne Bohlson of the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences has been awarded a National Science Foundation S-STEM grant. She leads a team of co-principal investigators dedicated to addressing […]
The annual Dean’s Report showcases the growth, teaching and research advancements made at the school during the last academic year. Each report carries an important message from the dean and every year a theme based on current challenges in the life sciences.
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