Alumni startup Eko Devices has received FDA clearance for six new algorithms that, when combined with their digital stethoscope and artificial intelligence software, can help physicians predict whether a patient is at risk for heart diseases with a much greater degree of accuracy.
Op-ed: The potential of wearable health technologies on the future
Check out this article from our BioE MEng student, Gregory Suematsu!
Patrick Hsu wins Rainwater Prize for Innovative Early-Career Scientist
Congratulations Assistant Professor Patrick Hsu! The Rainwater Prize rewards outstanding achievements of a scientist in the early stages of their academic career in neurodegenerative disease research. Hsu was chosen by a committee of international scientific leaders based on his scientific contributions, leadership, mentorship, and overall contributions to the scientific community.
BioE startup Correlia Biosystems wins SLAS Ignite Award
Correlia Biosystems was named the 2020 SLAS Ignite Award winner from the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening, an award that recognizes the best exhibiting start-up or emerging company at the conference Innovation AveNEW. Correlia was founded by BioE PhDs Akwasi Apori and Samuel Tia, and former postdoc Kursad Araz, all from Professor Herr’s lab.
Tejal Desai elected to National Academy of Inventors
Joint Professor Tejal Desai, PhD alumna and chair of the UCSF Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences, was named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. The NAI Fellows Program highlights academic inventors who have demonstrated a spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.
Dennis Zhang on living around the world, healthcare innovation, and making STEM accessible for all
Check out this interview with Dennis, a BioE MEng student who has lived abroad in Germany and China, and is looking forward to exploring the innovative environment of the Bay Area.
Op-ed: Have you Gotten Your Flu Shot?
By Julia Lanoha, MEng BioE ’20. This op-ed is part of a series from E295: Communications for Engineering Leaders
Novome Biotechnologies Raises $33 Million Series A Financing
BioE startup Novome Biotechnologies, founded by BioE PhDs Will DeLoache, Zachary Russ, and Weston Whitaker, has secured $33 million in a Series A financing. Novome is focused on treating chronic diseases with the first platform for controlled and robust colonization of the human gut with engineered therapeutic bacteria.
Tara Armand on bridging academia and engineering
Tara Armand, MEng ’17 (BIOE), currently works as an R&D Scientist at Siemens Healthcare Laboratory. A two-time Cal graduate, Tara takes us through her academic and professional career, and provides some tips for current students.