Professor Michael Buchmeier, Departments of Developmental and Cell Biology and Medicine, and his research team recently discovered a key element to the arenavirus that initiates the infection. The 58 amino acid signal peptide is essential in assembling the viral...
Renowned Bren Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology leaves tremendous legacy following retirement
Nov 19, 2014
On December 12, Michael T. Clegg, Ph.D., Bren Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, will be celebrated after a distinguished career in research, academic administration and international science diplomacy. Dr. Clegg retired in June, 2014. Throughout his...
Bio Sci Majors Receive Research Awards
Nov 19, 2014
Ten undergraduate trainees from the Biological Sciences School Minority Sciences Programs (MSP) were selected to present their research findings at the 2014 Sigma Xi International Research Conference. Sigma Xi is the international honor society for scientists and...
Biological Sciences School Students and Alumni Connect for Professional Development
Nov 19, 2014
An important aspect in growing one’s career is having one or more valued mentors sharing their personal growth and guidance. The Biological Sciences School fosters these valued relationships through the Biological Sciences School Mentor Program. One cornerstone of the...
The Key to Longevity Shared at Allergan Lecture
Nov 19, 2014
People over 90 are now the fastest-growing segment of the population and research on this group is the key to understanding longevity and how to maintain vibrant brain health. Dr. Claudia Kawas, Professor of Neurology and Neurobiology and Behavior at UC Irvine, gave a...
Student Spotlight: Bio Theme House
Nov 19, 2014
Did you know that the School of Biological Sciences has an undergraduate house? In the Halls of Mesa Court, there is a Biological Sciences Interest Hall geared towards students with or developing an interest in Biological Sciences. The primary purpose of the...
Fulbright Senior Specialist in Environmental Sciences
Nov 19, 2014
Professor Diane Campbell, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, received a Fulbright Senior Specialist award to teach and research in South Africa. The Fulbright Specialist Program promotes linkages between U.S. scholars and their counterparts at host institutions...
Dr. Anthony James Featured at Dean’s Distinguished Lecture on Malaria Eradication Research
Oct 30, 2014
On Friday, October 17, 2014, renowned vector biologist Dr. Anthony James, Distinguished Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, presented at the third Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Speaking to a packed crowd of...
Recipients of 2014-15 Senate Distinguished Faculty Awards Announced
Oct 28, 2014
On October 27, 2014, the Irvine Division of the Academic Senate of the University of California announced the winners of its 2014-2015 Distinguished Faculty Awards. Two Biological Sciences School Faculty were named as recipients: Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Distinguished...
Student Spotlight: Prachi Shah, Dean’s Leadership Scholar
Oct 23, 2014
Prachi Shah, senior biological sciences major, was named the 2014-15 Dean’s Leadership Scholar in May. Shah was selected from a pool of 50 top Biological Sciences School students entering their senior year. “I would thank the Dean’s Leadership Council for awarding...