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Meet 3 members of the SOM class of 2025
Commencement 2025

Meet Three Members of the SOM Class of 2025

Marina Joseph and Anser Qazi will graduate with an MD and Angelina Lam will graduate with a PhD this year

By Erika Klein | June 5, 2025
VC and Dean Deborah Deas speaking in front of a crowd
UCR Health

UCR Health announces major expansion

Planned medical complex at Riverside-Moreno Valley border would bring world-class care to Inland Empire

By UCR University Relations Newsroom | June 4, 2025
Paul Patlan in front of background
Commencement 2025

A 10-Year Balancing Act: Paul Patlan, Class of 2025

2025 SOM graduate Paul Patlan’s long path took him from grocery worker and father to becoming a physician committed to serving the Inland Empire

By Erika Klein | June 2, 2025
Jennifer Pinal in front of background
Commencement 2025

Navigating Motherhood and Medical School as a First-Generation Student: Jennifer Pinal, Class of 2025

2025 graduate Jennifer Pinal plans to use her experiences as a low-income, Latinx, single parent to help patients in similar situations in the Inland Empire

By Erika Klein | May 30, 2025
Declan McCole in front of a blue background
Profiles

Conducting Research that Serves Patients: Declan McCole, PhD

SOM researcher Declan McCole, PhD, is searching for inflammatory bowel disease treatments to help patients in underserved communities

By Erika Klein | May 20, 2025
Panel discussion at the Biomedical Sciences 50th anniversary symposium
Biomedical Sciences

SOM Hosts BMSC 50th Anniversary Symposium

The event, which featured alumni and former faculty, concluded the Biomedical Sciences Division’s 50th anniversary celebration

By Erika Klein | May 12, 2025
Kate Dorff and Brian Blackburn at the SOM Gala
Staff

From White Coat Ceremony to Commencement: The Team that Makes UCR SOM Events Happen

The Strategic Initiatives events team contributes to the SOM’s mission through seamless events and community building

By Erika Klein | May 7, 2025
Scott Pegan shaking hands with Representative Gil Cisneros.
Research

Biomedical Scientist goes to Washington to Discuss Importance of Federal Research Funding

UCR SOM researchers recently visited DC to emphasize the repercussions of research funding cuts for public health, national security, and America’s global standing

By Erika Klein | April 30, 2025
student volunteers with the IESM
Center for Healthy Communities

IESM Partners with Temalpakh Farms for After School Nutrition Program

Students from Nova Academy High School in the Coachella Valley learn about proper health

By Stephanie Sandoval, Center for Healthy Communities | April 21, 2025

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