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 Researchers Explore Vascular Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Progression
The nonprofit organization Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (CureAlz), which supports research “with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer’s disease,” recently awarded funding to a new multidisciplinary project led by two UC Irvine researchers.
Professor Katrine Whiteson Joins Landmark Gut Health Study with Nestlé Health Science
Nestlé Health Science, a global leader in the science of nutrition, announced today a longitudinal study designed to discover how lifestyle factors—specifically dietary fiber—shape the human microbiome and influence health.
The Dunlop School 60th Anniversary Lecture: Origins of UCI & the Future of Life Science (Nov. 3, 2025)
Step inside the Dunlop School’s 60th anniversary lecture a n energizing look at how the Dunlop School began and where it’s heading next. From first-hand stories about UCI’s formative years […]
Celia Faiola Receives 2025 Whitby Award from American Association for Aerosol Research
Associate Professor Celia Faiola has been named a recipient of the 2025 Kenneth T. Whitby Award, the highest honor given to early-career scientists by the American Association for Aerosol Research […]
UC Irvine Researchers Uncover Key Genetic Clues Behind Alzheimer’s and Pick’s Diseases
Associate Professor Vivek Swarup, postdoctoral scholar Sudeshna Das, and PhD Candidate Zechuan Shi. Irvine, Calif., November 12, 2025 — Scientists at the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences […]
Professor Emeritus Timothy Bradley Named Chair of Salton Sea Science Advisory Committee
Professor Emeritus Timothy Bradley of the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences has been appointed Chair of the Salton Sea Science Advisory Committee, the State-appointed group that provides […]
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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