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SOM News
May 18, 2026
A Doctor in Your Corner
After a recent presentation on lung cancer at a high school, a teacher approached UC Riverside School of Medicine student Vjola Haka in tears. "She told me, 'Thank you so much for talking about this topic. I actually just had breast cancer, and seeing how passionate you guys are and what you're going through to actually help people in the future really gives me a good feeling," recalled Haka, who gave the presentation as a member of the new UCR student group Doctors’ Corner.
May 12, 2026
Cannabis compounds may boost metabolic health while supporting weight loss
Researchers identify potential mechanism linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk
May 08, 2026
A tiny cell structure with a big role in brain development
Study shows how the primary cilium may shape the developing brain and drive disease
May 07, 2026
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises transmission concerns
Deaths aboard MV Hondius prompt tracing efforts and renewed focus on Andes virus strain