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News from the School of Medicine
February 10, 2026
Graduate student awarded 2026 American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship
Ting-An Lin will investigate molecular links between microplastics exposure and atherosclerosis
February 09, 2026
"I Have a Dream... Deferred" Reflects Upon MLK's Address
More than 200 students, faculty, staff and guests attended a thought-provoking keynote lecture by Gabrielle Pina, DO, FAAP, titled “I Have a Dream… Deferred” on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 as part of the UCR School of Medicine’s celebration of Black History Month.
The event was held in partnership with UCR African Student Programs and sponsored by the School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Photos from the event can be found here.
February 06, 2026
What you should know about your heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. February is American Heart Month, established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to encourage Americans to prioritize and protect their heart health.
February 05, 2026
“It’s up to us to tell those stories”: Comms at the UCR SOM
When UC Riverside medical student Jonathan Ogbogu recently received a $10,000 external scholarship, the UCR School of Medicine featured the story on the SOM News website and shared the announcement on social media.
February 04, 2026
Faculty and Staff Receive Awards at February Town Hall
The UCR School of Medicine presented the 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards during its Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. In total, six people received awards, which included values in action, the staff diversity, equity, and inclusion award, and clinical faculty awards.
Award presenters included:
February 02, 2026
CHC Announces 2026 Mini Grant Recipients
The UCR School of Medicine Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) has announced the recipients of its annual Community Medicine and Population Health Mini-Grants Program for 2026. The program funds up to two community health and population medicine initiatives per year and has awarded more than $60,000 to over the past seven years.
January 27, 2026
Scientists find hidden diversity inside common brain parasite
UC Riverside study reshapes understanding of toxoplasmosis and identifies new paths for treatment
January 23, 2026
How a single gene shapes gut health and IBD risk
UC Riverside studies reveal PTPN2’s role in keeping harmful bacteria in check and preventing inflammation