It is with great sadness that we inform the School of Biological Sciences community of the passing of Aaron Schiffman on February 15, 2024. Remembered for his humor, kindness and dedication to both his academic…

Titled “Long-term drought promotes invasive species by reducing wildfire severity,” the research, led by Sarah Kimball, Ph.D., director of the Center for Environmental Biology at UCI, sheds light on the critical interplay of these factors…

What if the path to delaying the onset of dementia symptoms begins at the nose?
It is a doorway that the research of Dr. Michael Leon opened with a 2023 study on the power of olfaction…

The School of Biological Sciences is pleased to announce a significant contribution to our school, reflecting the generosity and commitment to excellence that defines our community. Dr. M. Marlene Godoy, a Distinguished Alumna of the…

In the realm of environmental science, understanding the intricacies of ecosystems is paramount to addressing pressing global challenges. Assistant Professor Celia Symons from the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology is spearheading significant efforts as…

In a unique convergence of art and science, the Neurobiology & Behavior Wellbeing & Resiliency Series recently hosted Dutch harpist Lavinia Meijer at the Herklotz Conference Center. The event, led by Associate Professor John Guzowski,…

Left to right: Professor Stephan Mahler, Professor Christie Fowler

Today, the Irvine Center for Addiction Neuroscience (ICAN) is thrilled to announce significant changes in its leadership. As many may already be aware, Professor Marcelo Wood, who…

Katrine Whiteson, PhD, is on a quest to understand how microbes living in your body influence health and disease….

Diego A. Pizzagalli, Ph.D. – a leading researcher into the causes, manifestation and treatment of mood disorders, particularly major depression – has been named the founding director of a transdisciplinary depression research institute at the…

Professor Aimee Edinger presented at BioSci’s Dean’s Distinguished Lecutre on October 12, 2023. This lecture described how natural compounds found in yeast and humans might be leveraged to set up roadblocks that kill drug-resistant tumor…