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News from the School of Medicine
September 28, 2026
Serving Patients from Mexico to the U.S.: Isaac Morones, MD
When a patient transferred from a behavioral health hospital to Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, UCR family medicine resident Isaac Morones, MD, knew she needed surgery. A common procedure would adequately treat her condition. But Morones, a physician from Mexico recertifying to practice medicine in the United States, knew it wouldn’t account for her mental health condition and living situation in a correctional hospital.
September 22, 2026
Target identified in treatment of neuroHIV
UC Riverside-led study shows how a specific brain protein causes damage during long-term HIV infection
September 22, 2026
Celebration of Women in Medicine and Science 2026
On Monday, the UCR School of Medicine hosted the 2026 Celebration of Women in Medicine and Science to recognize and honor women's advancements in the field of medicine. Presented by the Office of Faculty Development and the Office of Strategic Initiatives, the annual event featured a keynote address by Alison Whelan, MD, chief academic officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
September 16, 2026
Breathing new life into respiratory care
Federally funded research could alleviate suffering in ICU and COPD patients
September 04, 2026
Grant supports evaluation of California’s traditional health care practices benefit
Project evaluates California’s Medicaid reimbursement for traditional healing
August 25, 2026
McGowan Named Associate Dean for Clinical Medical Education
Esther Caroline McGowan, MD, MS, has been appointed associate dean for clinical medical education at the UC Riverside School of Medicine. She will begin in the position on September 1, 2026.
August 24, 2026
NIH grant will advance study of the primary cilium
Five-year award will investigate how the tiny cellular structure shapes protein production, energy use, and brain development
