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2020 Reduce fogging in lenses
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…
Read MoreOverton wins SCP Best Poster
Congratulations to PhD student Maya Overton of Herr Lab, winner of Best Poster at the Single Cell Proteomics Conference (SCP2026)!
Read MoreAris and Lowet receive Jane Coffin Childs Fellowships
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 Michael Yartsev to explore the computational and biological mechanisms underlying social decision-making in the Egyptian fruit bat.
Read MoreStudent Profile: Esha Ananth
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.
Read MoreStudent Profile: Chimkasinma Mbakwe
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 where all…
Read MoreTwo new PhD CEND Fellows
Congratulations to PhD students Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna and Maria Astolfi, both named to the 2026-27 cohort of CEND Fellows.
Read MoreBanerjea and Krish named Goldwater Scholars!
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…
Read MoreHerr Lab and partners receive grant to study biology in time and space
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.
Read MoreWork-study job – Bioengineering communications assistant
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…
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