Dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and healthcare providers, the Jafari Lab is committed to creating a supportive environment for individuals of all backgrounds. With success in interdisciplinary training, we support students from underrepresented and underserved communities in STEM, and hope to provide them with the mentorship and opportunities needed to succeed in the sciences. The Jafari Lab is committed to UC Irvine’s mission as a public research university to strive for inclusion across our campus. If you are interested in working with us, please contact Dr. Mahtab Jafari (mjafari@uci.edu).

Resources at UC Irvine

Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture & Inclusion: As part of a UC-wide initiative, this multiconstituency advisory committee monitors and considers the interpersonal and intergroup atmosphere on campus, and advises the chancellor on ways to further the spirit of inclusion and community.

Disability Services Center: With a mission of empowering students to maximize their abilities to thrive in today’s global community, this center provides resources, accessibility and a culture of inclusion on campus.

Office of Inclusive Excellence: The Office of Inclusive Excellence drives UCI’s commitment to inclusion. To this end, the office provides campus accountability, mounts training and education, conducts responsive research, and builds and sustains partnerships with universities and colleges that share this commitment.

International Center: The International Center advances and facilitates international engagement at UCI to enhance the academic and personal experience of the international community.

Veteran Services: This center is responsible for submitting certification requests for new and continuing students, answering questions military-connected students may have concerning their educational benefits, and providing resources to assist military-connected students in navigating their transition to student life.