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SOM News
April 20, 2026
UCR SOM Hosts Inaugural UC Summit on Methamphetamine
On Friday, the UC Riverside School of Medicine hosted the inaugural UC Summit on Methamphetamine. The daylong event provided a space for leaders in addiction medicine, faculty from UC campuses, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and more to come together to address the increasing impact of methamphetamine use across California.
April 17, 2026
Measles vaccine gaps persist among ER patients
Measles remains one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spread through coughing and sneezing, with even small declines in vaccination coverage leading to outbreaks. As of 2026, California has reported its highest annual measles case count in seven years. In response to this growing concern, researchers have begun examining gaps in measles-related knowledge and vaccination coverage.
April 14, 2026
School of Medicine Presents Awards at Annual Dinner
The UC Riverside School of Medicine presented its annual Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards at a dinner on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the UCR Alumni and Visitors Center.
Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education Pablo Joo, MD, was the host of the event. Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and Mark and Pam Rubin Dean of the School of Medicine Deborah Deas, MD, MPH, provided opening remarks.
April 13, 2026
Dean's Collaborative Seed Grant Program Supports Research at the UCR SOM
As federal research funding becomes more competitive, investigators face increasing pressure to present strong preliminary data to secure major extramural grants. However, generating this data often requires significant time, coordination, and financial resources. Without early support, promising ideas may struggle to move past the conceptual stage.
