
California partnership aided COVID-19 response and health equity, report finds
STOP COVID-19 CA showed how researchers and communities can work together to tackle health disparities

Healthy Aging Month: Embracing wellness at every age
UCR Health’s Dr. Alia Tuqan shares tips on staying healthy, active, and connected as we age

Childhood concussions may trigger long-term brain changes
Researchers call for extended care and monitoring after pediatric head injuries

NIH grant supports research on dangerous emerging virus
International team to study immune defenses against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus

UCR startup secures grant to advance cancer therapy
NIH award of $2.25M funds preclinical studies that will advance Targefrin toward clinical trials for pancreatic cancer

Child mental health crisis tied to immigration enforcement
UC Riverside psychiatrists call for reform to protect families from trauma

National study urges expanded vaccine screening in emergency departments
Strategy could greatly benefit underserved populations lacking primary care and health insurance

Inhaled agricultural dust disrupts gut health
UC Riverside study highlights need for protective measures for agricultural workers

How a common brain parasite disrupts neural communication
UC Riverside study on how Toxoplasma gondii manipulates brain cells lays groundwork for future clinical research and therapies

Link found between mitochondria and MS brain damage
UC Riverside study could lead to new treatments addressing multiple sclerosis

Genetic link found between iron deficiency & Crohn’s disease
Researchers identify gene mutation that disrupts iron absorption, helping explain patients’ persistent anemia

Measles on the rise
UC Riverside biomedical scientists discuss the causes, consequences, and public health challenges of measles

Experts warn of deep harm from proposed Medicaid cuts
UC Riverside scholars highlight how proposed federal reductions could strip coverage and care from millions

A culturally adapted obesity prevention for Latino families
UC Riverside-led study offers a framework for involving non-maternal caregivers in public health initiatives

UCR alum creates endowment for students experiencing tragedy
To honor his parents' legacy and help other CNAS students who experience a similar life-altering tragedy during the course of their studies, UCR alum Joshua Tejada has established an endowment through the Mi Doctora Foundation.