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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.
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Recent News
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.
Khanna receives Sloan Research Fellowship
Professor Preeya Khanna, member of the Bioengineering Graduate Program, is one of nine Berkeley faculty named 2024 Sloan Research Fellows, the largest number from any institution. The fellowship is among the most competitive and prestigious awards available to early-career scholars in North America.
Alumna Tejal Desai named to NAE
Bioengineering PhD alumna Tejal Desai, former UCSF Professor of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences and Co-Chair of the Graduate Program in Bioengineering, has been named to the National Academy of Engineering. Desai is now the Sorensen Family Dean of Engineering at Brown University.
UCSF BTS News
- Savic receives NIH funding to establish tuberculosis consortium April 1, 2024
- School of Pharmacy leads in NIH funding for the 44th straight year March 18, 2024
- Sali to deliver UCSF Academic Senate’s 66th Annual Faculty Research Lecture in Basic Science March 6, 2024
- School introduces new Master of Science program in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Drug Discovery and Development February 1, 2024
Berkeley BioE News
- Congratulations new NSF Fellows! April 17, 2024
- Congratulations 2023-24 Outstanding GSIs! March 28, 2024
- What bats can teach us about the evolution of human speech March 1, 2024
- Alumnus Di Carlo will lead new UCLA Chan Zuckerberg Initiative cell research project February 29, 2024