“Carolina’s work ethic and technical expertise has given me the tools and skills I need to make the most out of my projects and advance the School of Biological Sciences’ digital initiatives,” says Regina Castleman.

“Whenever stress is prolonged and becomes chronic, it really can wreak havoc on brain systems. It’s this persistent increase in a chemical called cortisol that can start to reshape brain circuitry,” says Professor Michael Yassa.

When the pandemic derailed undergraduate T.J. Cross’s research plans, a Zoom meeting quickly set him on a different track. His flexibility and persistence reaped new skills and the satisfaction of helping in the fight against COVID-19. As the spring 2020 quarter...

With funding from the National Science Foundation, the Ridge to Reef graduate program tackles a wide range of ecological challenges for the OC — from plastics proliferation and kelp forest health to wildfires and flood control. Moderated by Professor Allison, a panel...

“I would encourage everyone to think more critically about the experimental design prior to starting a study. A few hours of pre-planning can really save a lot of time in the long run,” says Associate Professor Christie Fowler

“Most variants of the coronavirus ‘will be inconsequential, but as we have seen some may enhance the ability of the virus to spread more rapidly, or to change the character of the infection,’ Michael J. Buchmeier, a virologist at the University of California at Irvine, said in an email.”

“‘Many people know that chronic alcohol consumption affects the liver, but really big changes occur in the lungs from drinking’, says Messaoudi, ‘which has an effect on people with COVID-19.’”