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We award a Ph.D. in Bioengineering jointly from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, among the top public universities in the world in health sciences and engineering. Drawing on the strengths of both campuses, our program trains future leaders and innovators in bioengineering.
Recent News
Arkin and Muller Receive ARPA-H Awards
Berkeley faculty Adam Arkin and Rikky Muller have received awards of over $20 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to pursue microbiome engineering and implantable biologic drug delivery.
Congratulations UCSF Merit Awardees
Congratulations to bioengineering students Devan Shah and Serena Tang, awarded 2024 Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Scholarships!
Tiny Sensor Aims to Monitor Tumors in Real Time
Researchers in Professor Mekhail Anwar’s lab have developed a prototype sensor that can monitor biological changes in the tissues of mice. The sensor may be able to monitor a patient’s response to treatment in real-time and lead to more effective, personalized treatment plans.
Bioinspired design reduces drag and noise production for towed sonar arrays
Researchers from Professor Grace Gu’s lab have demonstrated how a textured surface designed to mimic shark skin can reduce drag and mitigate flow-based noise, potentially opening the door to a new generation of more effective and efficient marine towed sonar arrays.
Pivot Bio named one of the world’s most innovative companies
Pivot Bio, founded by alumnus Karsten Temme, is No. 47 on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Read how Pivot Bio is helping farmers generate more income while reducing emissions.
Richard Novak named Class of 2024 Termeer Fellow
Congratulations to PhD alumnus Richard Novak, named to the 2024 class of Teermer Fellows! Fellows are first-time CEOs of early-stage or non-profit biotech & life science organizations who are committed to developing potentially life-changing treatments for patients; Novak is Co-Founder and CEO of Unravel Biosciences.
Congratulations Ilina Bhaya-Grossman, UCSF Grad Slam Winner!
Congratulations to Ilina Bhaya-Grossman for winning the UCSF Grad Slam on April 3, 2024! The annual Grad Slam competition challenges PhD students to present a compelling presentation of their dissertation research in three minutes or less, using language that not only their peers but also non-specialists will understand. Each campus holds their own Grad Slam and send the winner to compete in a UC-wide Slam on May 3. You can check out her presentation online>>
Rewrite and Replace: Shakked Halperin, Serial Entrepreneur
Check out this profile of Shakked Halperin, PhD alumnus, founder of Bakar Labs tenant Replace Therapeutics.
UCSF BTS News
- New Master of Science Program is Leading Transformational Change in Drug Discovery and Drug Development November 6, 2024
- UCSF School of Pharmacy Leads $30M Award to Speed Drug Development with AI October 24, 2024
- Ahituv selected for American Society of Human Genetics Scientific Achievement Award August 6, 2024
- School of Pharmacy celebrates global drug development and regulatory science collaboration July 8, 2024
Berkeley BioE News
- Could a new medical approach fix faulty genes before birth? November 5, 2024
- Thermostable Cas9 Enhances RNP Performance in Lung and Liver November 5, 2024
- Arkin Lab receives ARPA-H award for microbiome engineering November 5, 2024
- Faculty focus on Leah Guthrie October 1, 2024
