University of California Scientists Create Malaria-blocking Mosquitoes

For nearly 20 years, Professor Anthony A. James has focused on engineering anti-disease mosquitoes. His anti-dengue fever models have been tested in cage trials in Mexico. In 2012, he helped show that antibodies that impair the parasite’s biology adapted from the...

Staff Spotlight: Rahasson Ager

Rahasson Ager has been at UCI for over 12 years. Rahasson first arrived at the Biological Sciences School as a graduate student in the department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. It was during that time he began to form relationships with the faculty and staff...

GPS-BIOMED Host Networking Event

On a warm evening in October, graduate students and postdoctoral scientists gathered at the University Club to learn about careers in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, and network with alumni and professionals from local companies including: Allergan,...

Community Spotlight – Nikki Iravani, O.D. (1982, 1986)

Dr. Nikki Iravani completed her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at UC Irvine before pursuing a career as an optometrist. “It was important for me to gain some professional experience while attending my classes at the Biological Sciences School.  The time I...

Neurobiology & Behavior Graduate Student Wins ARCS Award

Allison Najafi is one of this year’s recipients of the Achievement Rewards For College Scientists (ARCS) for graduate students.  The ARCS scholar award is intended to provide additional financial support for exceptional graduate students from qualifying institutions. ...