Where discoveries meet impact
The Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences
Our academic departments lead pioneering research in neurobiology, developmental and cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and ecology and evolutionary biology. The excellence of our faculty is committed to unravel the complexities of life through cutting-edge research.
Dean’s Report 2024: Special Edition
A New Wave at BioSci
This special edition celebrates a transformative year marked by
the historic $50 million naming gift from Charlie Dunlop.
As we reflect on our collective accomplishments, we also look forward with renewed purpose and ambition.
Dunlop School News
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 scientific expertise to guide restoration and mitigation...
Could Smelling Roses Save Your Brain?
Ancient Genes Hold Key to Evolutionary Innovation, UC Irvine Study Finds
From left: Graduate Student Researcher Ashlyn Kimura, Professor Jose Ranz, Graduate Student Researcher Imtiyaz Hariyani. For decades, scientists have been fascinated by how living things evolve new traits — especially the traits that allow animals to reproduce...
UC Irvine discovery leads to TIME-honored memory device
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Where All Minds Thrive
We are committed to being an inclusive community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong.
Academics
Our 4 Departments rank in the top 20 percent or higher of national institutions. The Dunlop School’s faculty is made up of accomplished visionaries who believe in the power of your ideas.
Students
The Dunlop School is one of the largest at UC Irvine. The School attracts the brightest minds and is rich in diversity. We believe that our student’s success after graduation speaks volumes of the school’s quality and leadership in the scientific community.
Research
As one of the world’s most renowned biological science institutions, the Dunlop School is shaping the future for generations to come. Students and faculty alike have access to world-class facilities and technology that empower their groundbreaking work.
Facts and Stats
By the numbers
School Facts and Stats for the Academic Year 2023-2024.