Irvine, Calif., July 16, 2024 — In a significant breakthrough, researchers from the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences have published a pioneering study in the journal iScience. The study, led by Assistant Professor Reginald McNulty, introduces a...
Evgeny Kvon Awarded $2 Million NIH Grant to Study Genetic Causes of Congenital Limb Disorders
Assistant Professor Evgeny Kvon of the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences has recently received a substantial grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, totaling nearly $2 million over five years. This funding will...
Christopher Halbrook Receives MERIT Award to Support Pancreatic Cancer Research
Christopher Halbrook, Assistant Professor at the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences, has achieved a significant milestone in his research career by receiving the Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This...
Biotech entrepreneur donates $50 million to UC Irvine School of Biological Sciences
The University of California, Irvine has received a $50 million donation from Orange County biotech entrepreneur Charlie Dunlop for the School of Biological Sciences.
10 UC Irvine faculty members named Hellman Fellows for 2024-25
Ten assistant professors at the University of California, Irvine will receive Hellman Fellowships, which are bestowed annually to support research by junior faculty. They join an elite group of 85 UCI Society of Hellman Fellows since 2013, when the Hellman Fellows Fund was established here.
Gabriela Pacheco Sanchez Secures LIFT-UP Award for Diabetes Research
In a significant advancement for diabetes research and diversity in science, Gabriela Pacheco Sanchez, a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Assistant Professor Dequina Nicholas, has received a 2024-25 LIFT-UP pilot study award. This funding is part of the UCLA LIFT-UP...
Winner of the ISME Winogradsky Award 2024
ISME congratulates Jennifer Martiny as the first winner of the Winogradsky Award, the newly developed award for mid-career scientists who have substantially advanced the field of microbial ecology.
Coastal ecosystems: cracking the code
Marine biologist Cascade Sorte delves into the complex interactions between climate change and ocean species
EEB Run Club Makes a Strong Showing at the 2024 OC Marathon Running Festival
On May 4 and 5, members of the EEB (Ecology & Environmental Biology) Run Club laced up their sneakers to participate in the 2024 OC Marathon running festival. Showcasing their community spirit and love for running, the club’s members took part in various race events, including the full marathon, half marathon and 5K.
Valeria Lallai Awarded TRDRP Grant for Research on Vaping During Pregnancy
Congratulations to Valeria Lallai, PhD, Project Scientist in the lab of Professor Christie Fowler, for securing a grant from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) as the Principal Investigator. This notable achievement highlights her role at the...