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SOM News
December 16, 2025
Improving Multiple Sclerosis Research, and Treatments, in the Inland Empire: Mahsa Khayat-Khoei, MD
As a medical student, Mahsa Khayat-Khoei, MD, found neurology complex and interesting, but also somewhat intimidating. “You get to study neurons and different diseases that affect different areas of the brain, but there was no treatment, which was disappointing,” recalled Khayat-Khoei, now a fellowship-trained neuroimmunologist at UCR Health.
December 15, 2025
Scientists identify small RNA molecule that regulates cholesterol and heart disease
Discovery points to new “upstream” drug targets for preventing atherosclerosis
December 12, 2025
SOM Mentorship Program Concludes Its 2025 Cohort, Looks to 2026
The UCR School of Medicine's Mentorship Program wrapped up its 2025 cohort with an end of year luncheon on Dec. 3, 2025. The mentorship program was created in 2024 and is held during the calendar year, serving as a cornerstone for staff development and professional growth, by providing employees with an opportunity to learn from SOM leadership and discover new possibilities for their careers.
December 08, 2025
Community-engaged Research at the UCR SOM
As a community-based medical school, the UC Riverside School of Medicine focuses not just on training future physicians but on collaborating with community members to improve health in the area. This effort extends to practicing community-engaged research, an approach in which investigators and community members work together to identify relevant research topics and conduct projects in their community.
