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SOM News
November 02, 2026
New strategy identified for treating lupus
Experimental therapy reduces disease-causing cells, inflammatory molecules, and kidney damage while sparing healthy immune cells
October 30, 2026
RNA-protein interactions could lead to new coronavirus drug targets
UC researchers identify viral processes key to broader coronavirus treatments
October 28, 2026
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Q&A
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, affecting around 1 in 8 women according to the American Cancer Society. With incidence rates continuing to increase by around 1% per year, Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October promotes awareness and early detection of the disease.
October 27, 2026
Lightening the Load: The SOM Office of Faculty Development
During a routine doctor’s appointment, Kay Monteith was chatting with her physician about her job. Monteith, who had recently joined the UC Riverside School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Development at the time, described her new role as an instructional designer. “I said I take the doctors’ PowerPoints and make them a little bit easier to learn or enjoyable to look at,” Monteith recalled.
Her physician’s reply was simple yet heartfelt: “Thank you.”
