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
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. 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...
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...
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...
Professor Michael Leon named a 2026 Memory Care Innovator of the Year by Behavioral Health Business
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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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