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
Two Dunlop School Students Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
Steve Salinas, left, and Anny Wang, right, undergraduate students in the Dunlop School, were named 2026 Goldwater Scholars in recognition of their outstanding promise as future research leaders. Two undergraduate students from the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences have been named 2026 Goldwater Scholars, earning one of the nation’s premier honors for…
Postdoctoral fellow awarded grant to study iPSC-microglia transplantation for the treatment of FTD-GRN
Jean Paul Chadarevian, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Blurton-Jones Lab at UCI MIND. Jean Paul Chadarevian, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Blurton-Jones Lab at UCI MIND, has been awarded the two-year, $120,000 Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowship from The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) to support his research into novel cell-based therapies for Frontotemporal Dementia…
UCI Postdoctoral Fellow Zhuoxin Chen Awarded NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award
Zhuoxin Chen, a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Assistant Professor Evgeny Kvon at the Department of Developmental & Cell Biology at the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences, has been awarded a prestigious K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
UC Irvine Researchers Receive Support Through W. M. Keck Foundation Bridge Funding Initiative
A research team in the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences has been selected to receive support through the W. M. Keck Foundation Bridge Funding Initiative, a program designed to provide continuity for early-career scientists and their trainees during a period of uncertainty in federal research funding. The funded project brings together Assistant…
Michael Leon Named Innovator of the Year at UC Irvine Innovator Awards
At the 2026 UC Irvine Innovator Awards, held April 20 during the university’s signature “Born in California” event at The Cove @ UCI, Professor Michael Leon was recognized as Innovator of the Year — an honor celebrating faculty whose research translates into meaningful real-world impact. Hosted by UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation, the awards spotlight…
Professor Michael Leon named a 2026 Memory Care Innovator of the Year by Behavioral Health Business
Professor Michael Leon was named a 2026 Memory Care Innovator of the Year in the Behavioral Health category by Behavioral Health Business as part of its Memory Care Innovation Awards, which recognize leaders advancing innovative approaches to cognitive care.
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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