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
Bird-inspired leg enables robots to jump into flight
Professor Monica Daley is a co-author and biology contributor for this Nature paper on RAVEN: a bird-inspired multi-modal robot that uses its legs to propel itself for take-off for flight.
UC Irvine Discovery Offers Hope for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Dendrite injury triggers protective regrowth, hinting at new treatment pathways
In a new study recently published in Scientific Reports, researchers at the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences have identified a novel way to potentially protect nerve cells in neurodegenerative diseases, opening new possibilities for future treatments.
UCI Scientists Unveil New Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease Through Innovative Brain Analysis
To better understand the complex genetic and molecular underpinnings of AD in both its sporadic and genetic forms, researchers from the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences and the UC Irvine School of Medicine conducted groundbreaking research recently published in Nature Genetics.
Professor Jennifer Martiny Receives a Hypothesis Fund grant
Professor Jennifer Martiny received a Hypothesis Fund grant to explore how eco-evolutionary theory can shape the human gut microbiome.
UC Irvine Scientist’s Breakthrough Study Reveals New Hope for Hair Loss Treatment
The UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences proudly celebrates a major milestone achieved by Professor Maksim Plikus, a faculty member whose research on stem cells and tissue regeneration […]
Building Bonds and Boosting Success: Learning Communities Transform the First-Year Experience at the Dunlop School
This fall, the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences introduced an initiative to help first-year students thrive academically and socially: the Dunlop School of Biological Sciences Learning Communities. Developed by […]
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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