Welcome Week kicked off on Monday, September 29 with the Fall Convocation ceremony when Chancellor Gillman officially welcomed 7,400 new students in the Bren Events Center. A highlight of the ceremony was the announcement that the Biological Sciences School is the...
Recently identified protein in zebrafish could be a therapeutic target for resolving birth defects such as cleft palate and micrognathia
Oct 23, 2014
Pierre Le Pabic, postdoctoral fellow in Developmental and Cell Biology in the laboratory of Professor Thomas Schilling, recently identified three proteins, Fat3, Dachsous2 and REREa, which could be targets for resolving birth defects. Le Pabic’s study was published in...
CEO Roundtable Excursion held at Crystal Cove State Park
Oct 23, 2014
Members of the UC Irvine Chief Executive Roundtable were hosted by Dean Frank M. LaFerla for a Research Excursion and Reception on the afternoon of October 6, 2014 at the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District. This hands-on experience highlighted the work of...
UCI to lead $8 million effort to create library of brain cell activity
Oct 23, 2014
UC Irvine will receive $8 million from the National Institutes of Health to establish one of six national centers dedicated to creating a database of human cellular responses that will accelerate efforts to develop new therapies for many diseases. Dr. Leslie M....
UCI receives NIH grant to improve options for doctoral graduates across science-related careers
Oct 23, 2014
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
Oct 10, 2014
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
Oct 6, 2014
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
Sep 22, 2014
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
Sep 19, 2014
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”
Sep 19, 2014
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...