Dr. David Fruman, Professor of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry and Director of the Cellular and Molecular Biosciences Ph.D. program, was recently awarded a $1.71 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to help graduate students and postdoctoral...
Staff Spotlight: Alyssa Sanchez, Director of Special Events
Alyssa Sanchez has served as Director of Special Events in the Biological Sciences School for eight years. In that role, Alyssa manages all events for the school, ranging from the public lecture series to conferences, Dean’s Distinguished Lectures, seminars, the...
Dean LaFerla named Chair of Provost Search Committee
On October 6, 2014, Chancellor Howard Gillman announced the formation of a Search Committee for the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at UC Irvine. He also named Dean Frank M. LaFerla chair of the committee. Please read the announcement from the Chancellor below:...
Dr. Andrea Tenner Named UCI MIND Director
Vice Chancellor for Research John Hemminger announced on September 4, 2014 that Dr. Andrea Tenner has been named the new Director of UCI MIND. The following is the message from Dr. Hemminger informing the campus and community of this appointment: ...
Dr. Michael Leon receives American Psychological Association Award
Dr. Michael Leon, Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the Biological Sciences School, was the recipient of the 2014 W.G. Marquis Award from the American Psychological Association. He was chosen for his unique approach...
Entering Ph.D. student Samantha Wright to be featured on “Sci Girls”
Dr. Samantha Wright, an entering Ph.D. student in the laboratory of Dr. Donovan German, was invited to serve as a guest scientist in an episode of “SciGirls.” This new PBS show for kids ages 8-12 showcases girls in a variety of locations using science and engineering...
Dean Frank M. LaFerla Named to the California Advisory Board of Cal-BRAIN
September 5, 2014 UC President Janet Napolitano has appointed School of Biological Sciences Dean Frank M. LaFerla to a seat on the inaugural California Advisory Board of Cal-BRAIN. Selected for his expertise and standing in the area of Alzheimer’s Disease research and...
Dr. Michael Leon Authors Article in Scientific American
Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Michael Leon wrote an article featured in the August 26, 2014 issue of Scientific American: “Environmental enrichment may help treat autism – and help us all.” If you’d like to learn...
Warmer Temperatures Affect How Soils Store Carbon
A research team that included Steven Allison, associate professor of ecology & evolutionary biology in the School of Biological Sciences, has found that warmer temperatures shorten the lifespan of soil microbes, and this may affect how soils store carbon. Their...
Student Spotlight
Graduate Convocation Honorees, June 11, 2014 Dean Frank LaFerla, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Michael Mulligan, and the 2014 Graduate Honors Convocation Awardees: Fine Science Tools Graduate Travel Award in Developmental Biology: Natalie Goldberg and Seong Kim...