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 2025: BioSci at 60
BioSci at 60
This year marks a proud milestone as we celebrate 60 years of achievement in the life sciences, reflecting on a legacy of discovery, education, and innovation that has shaped our understanding of the living world. As we honor the people and partnerships that have driven our progress over six decades, we also look ahead with confidence and purpose, continuing to build a future defined by excellence, impact, and discovery.
Dunlop School News
Stingray Defenses Reveal the Hidden Engineering of Survival
A diversity of stingray defensive spines surrounds a bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma), illustrating variation in spine shape and serration morphology among species. Photo credit: Christopher Martinez. Irvine, Calif., July 1, 2026 — Stingrays are instantly...
As Oceans Warm, UCI Researchers Find Clues to Which Species Shifts Could Matter Most
First author Ryan Beshai, left, and Professor Cascade Sorte, right, led a new study that offers a framework for predicting how climate-driven species shifts may affect marine ecosystems. Irvine, Calif., June 29, 2026 — As oceans warm, marine life is on the move. Fish,...
Students Bring Evolution to Life Through Creativity, Exploration and Curiosity
Student artwork from BIO SCI 8 includes an ammonite drawing by Diana G. Hernandez Rodriguez, left, and a Tiktaalik line-and-ink drawing by Kimberly Ng, right. In Distinguished Professor Brandon Gaut’s BIO SCI 8 course, “Evolution in the Modern World,” students are...
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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.
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