UC Berkeley Department of Bioengineering

Title: A method to reduce fogging in lenses of optometry patients and clinicians for improved patient care Team: Andrew Gamaley, Catherine Tran, Sean Roh Client: Optometry – Sowmya Ravikumar, PhD (UC Berkeley) Respiratory PPE is incredibly important in the field of optometry as the nature of optical exams require a close distance between the provider and patient, as…

Congratulations to PhD student Maya Overton of Herr Lab, winner of Best Poster at the Single Cell Proteomics Conference (SCP2026)!

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Congratulations to two postdoctoral scholars in BioE lab who have been named 2026 Jane Coffin Childs Fellows! The charitable fund supports brilliant postdoctoral fellows conducting fundamental research on cancer and human disease. Kevin Aris, PhD, works in Aaron Streets' lab on tools to measure DNA supercoiling in living cells, to build a genome-wide map of DNA shape. Adam Lowet, PhD. works with…

Esha Ananth was selected for the 2026 Bioengineering Chair’s Award, which honors one graduating senior for their outstanding achievements in an area of personal passion, in addition to maintaining the highest academic performance. She graduated in May 2026 from the Management, Entrepreneurship, & Technology (MET) Program, giving her dual degrees in Bioengineering and Business. From…

Congratulations to Chimkasinma Mbakwe, May 2026 graduate and recipient of the 2026 Bioengineering Service Award! This award recognizes one graduating senior for exceptional achievements and dedication to serving the community, in addition to maintaining high academic performance.  An international student from Nigeria, Chimkasinma loves people, loves giving back, and found that bioengineering is …

Congratulations to PhD students Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna and Maria Astolfi, both named to the 2026-27 cohort of CEND Fellows.

Congratulations to undergraduate bioengineers Arul Banerjea and Devon Krish, both new recipients of the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Banerjea is a double major in Bioengineering and Molecular & Cellular Biology, works in the Tjian-Darzacq lab on single-molecule imaging and live-cell assays for Rett syndrome, and devotes time to raising funds for children affected by…

Our researchers have received a new grant from the Biohub non-profit research organization, looking to advance the field of Spatiotemporal omics - the ability to sample biomolecules at different locations and times to watch disease processes unfold. Amy Herr and her UCSF partners Jennifer Rosenbluth and Amrita Basu will be studying integrated organoid systems for immunotherapy toxicity.

Fish & Richardson, a global law firm dedicated to intellectual property, litigation, and technology law, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for School of Fish: STEM Careers in IP 2026. This education and scholarship program introduces undergraduate and graduate students to career paths in the field of patent law. In-person costs are covered,…

Bench to Bedside APEX is a global competition for student-founded companies developing medical devices, diagnostics, and health technologies. Teams present their business plans and innovations to a panel of judges representing clinical, engineering, and investment expertise. The competition emphasizes device-focused innovation with the potential to improve patient outcomes, streamline care, and a…

The Center for Computational Biology is offering a 5-day Introduction to Python Programming bootcamp from August 3 – 7, 2026. The goal of the course is to introduce Python, a simple and powerful programming language that is used for many applications, and to expose participants to the practical utility of Python and programming in general. Each…

The Bioengineering Department is hiring an undergraduate student to assist with social media, communications and some data management. The position is part-time (6-10 hours per week), and may begin during the summer. Work study eligibility is preferred, as well as experience with the Berkeley campus culture and with social media content creation. The goal of…

Hi! I am an alum of the Berkeley BioE PhD program now working at Cytovale in South San Francisco. Cytovale’s microfluidic IntelliSep test can stratify a patient’s risk of sepsis in under 10 minutes from a whole blood sample, and is currently used in emergency departments across multiple health systems.   My team in the Innovation &…

Bioengineer Emma Berman is one of four finalists for the 2026 University Medal, Berkeley's highest honor for a graduating senior who has achieved academic excellence while making a positive impact on others.

Professor Shuvo Roy, Director of The Kidney Project, will be hosting a BIC California Academy of Bioengineering Distinguished Lecture exploring the emerging approaches to renal replacement therapy, with a focus on the development of implantable bioartificial kidneys that aim to restore continuous, physiological function without the limitations of existing modalities. The lecture will highlight ad…

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Soon-to-be Doctor Alonso Torres, Jr. knows the value of community. His life has taken him from the Central Valley, through military service and parenthood, now to a PhD in bioengineering.

My name is Nikita, and I’m a 3rd-year PhD student working with Prof. Grigory Tikhomirov (EECS) on a wide variety of projects. My research involves: DNA origami, Robotics for research experiment automation, and 3D printing.   I’m currently looking for motivated undergraduate students to join my projects over the summer. If you’re interested in these…

The Rowan University Master of Translational Orthopedic Device Engineering program provides a one-year experience combining coursework, projects, VR training, and surgical shadowing. A flexible curriculum design facilitates the participation of distance learners and working professionals.  This program is well-suited for engineering graduates pursuing careers in the orthopedic device industry and…