
More than half of American adults with advanced multiple sclerosis report mistreatment by caregivers
UC Riverside-led study describes first published survey documenting nature and extent of caregiver mistreatment of this population

Observed COVID-19 variability may have underlying molecular sources
UC Riverside-led study shows how variations in SARS-CoV-2 host gene expression can be linked to variations in COVID-19 susceptibility and symptom severity

Impact of HPV vaccination mandates on social inequalities
Policy has limited impact on vaccine uptake because of individual decision making, study finds

Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness
UC Riverside-led study is the first to show how tofacitinib rescues gut barrier function from overactive immune cells

Developing a COVID-19 vaccine at warp speed
Dr. Paul Offit, an international expert on vaccines, will give the 2020 Thomas and Salma Haider Biomedical Breakthrough Lecture at UC Riverside

School of Medicine faculty receive grants to study opioid use and COVID-19 testing
Andrew Subica and Ann Cheney will focus their research on marginalized U.S. populations

Gift to School of Medicine aims to alleviate inland Southern California’s physician shortage
Inland Empire Health Plan’s gift of $2.6M will create up to 23 awards designed to encourage students to practice in the region

UC Riverside and Neuroscience Education Institute partner to deliver continuing medical education nationwide
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