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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
Powerful New Mini Microscope Will Enable Precision Cancer Surgery
Mekhail Anwar wins up to $15 million from ARPA-H to develop a next-generation miniature scanner powerful enough to detect individual cancer cells during surgery.
New One-Step Method to Make Multiple Edits to a Cell’s Genome
Seth Shipman and his team developed a more efficient way to make several precise edits simultaneously to human cells.
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>>
UCSF BTS News
- 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
- Benet honored in symposium with endowed professorship May 21, 2024
- Kharbikar receives JDRF Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship April 30, 2024
Berkeley BioE News
- Acid-degradable lipid nanoparticles enhance the delivery of mRNA August 23, 2024
- New recyclable adhesives can be easily adapted for medical, consumer and industrial applications August 22, 2024
- Revealing the Mysteries Within Microbial Genomes August 19, 2024
- Michael Yartsev named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator July 23, 2024
