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Student 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 MoreSTEM Careers in Intellectual Property program
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,…
Read MoreCCB Summer Python Bootcamp
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…
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…
Read MoreBerman named finalist for University Medal
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.
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