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Across the Bay, across disciplines Two universities, one mission 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. Upcoming Seminars UCSF Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics Seminar Series Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 PM Mission Bay, Rock Hall and Parnassus N-217 Recent News Tiny Sensor Aims to Monitor Tumors in Real Time April 25, 2024 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. Read More Bioinspired design reduces drag and noise production for towed sonar arrays April 25, 2024 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. Read More Pivot Bio named one of the world’s most innovative companies April 18, 2024 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. Read More Richard Novak named Class of 2024 Termeer Fellow April 15, 2024 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. Read More Congratulations Ilina Bhaya-Grossman, UCSF Grad Slam Winner! April 15, 2024 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 Read More Rewrite and Replace: Shakked Halperin, Serial Entrepreneur March 1, 2024 Check out this profile of Shakked Halperin, PhD alumnus, founder of Bakar Labs tenant Replace Therapeutics. Read More Khanna receives Sloan Research Fellowship February 20, 2024 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. Read More Alumna Tejal Desai named to NAE February 8, 2024 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. Read More UCSF BTS News Kharbikar receives JDRF Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship April 30, 2024 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 Berkeley BioE News Rubinsky Lab project wins Big Ideas award May 9, 2024 Professor Teresa Head-Gordon awarded the Humboldt Research Award May 1, 2024 Congratulations new NSF Fellows! April 17, 2024 Congratulations 2023-24 Outstanding GSIs! March 28, 2024 Footer BioE Facebook BioE Twitter BTS Facebook BTS Twitter Search this website Privacy Berkeley Bioengineering UCSF Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences UC Berkeley UCSF Contact Us Copyright © 2024 University of...