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Mofrad lab learns more about the nuclear pore complex
Professor Mohammad Mofrad’s lab has uncovered new clues to how the nuclear pore complex acts as a gatekeeper to the nucleus, allowing some molecules to enter and exit while keeping other molecules out.
Read MoreStudent team headed to round 2 of the Diabetes Design Challenge
Berkeley’s D! team is designing a smartphone app to help type 2 diabetes patients make healthy choices when dining out. The team, made up of students Brian Goodness and Owen Hsiao from the School of Information, MBA students Shahida Abdul Rashid and Howard O, and bioengineer Zach Zeleznick, won first place in the Oct. 24 Hack2Health competition at Berkeley and secured a spot in the upcoming ninth annual Berkeley-Haas Healthcare Conference organized by the student-led Haas Healthcare Association.
Read MoreBioE leads new UC Tissue Regeneration Resource Center
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a grant to establish the University of California Tissue Regeneration Resource Center, a partnership between UCSF, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis. Bioengineeing professor Kevin Healy is co-director of the center.
Read MoreKeasling wins Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation in Alternative Fuels for Transportation
Professor Jay Keasling has been one two 2015 winners of the Prize for Innovation in Alternative Fuels for Transportation, awarded by the Prime Minister of Israel. The prize is a $1 million award to the world’s top innovators in the alternative transportation sector.
Read MoreHerr Lab featured at US Patent celebration
Amy Herr’s lab will be a Featured Innovator at a celebration of the opening of the new Silicon Valley Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, hosted by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
Read MoreYartsev named 2015 NEXT GENERATION LEADER
Assistant Professor Michael Yartsev has been named a 2015 Next Generation Leader by the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Yartsev is one of only six distinguished young researchers who will provide feedback in both formal and informal settings to young scientists at the Allen Institute. The program recognizes the outstanding and innovative contributions from emerging scientific leaders and fosters professional development by providing opportunities and informal training on how to serve as scientific advisors.
Read MoreFive BioE startups nominated for QB3 awards
Congratulations to 5 startups founded by BioE alumni, all nominated for 2015 QB3 awards:
Diassess and Privail for Diagnostics Startup of the Year, Bolt Threads and Lygos for Synthetic Biology Startup of the Year, and Magnetic Insight for Groundbreaking Science.
Read MoreBolt Threads photo essay on MIT Tech Review
Learn how alumni startup Bolt Threads spins its synthetic spider silk.
Read MoreProfessor Phil Messersmith Appointed Member of the NADCRC
Professor Phil Messersmith has been appointed as a member of the National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council( NADCRC), the advisory council of the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research(NIDCR) of the National Institute of Health (NIH). The NADCRC is responsible for advising, consulting with, and making recommendations to the Secretary of the Department…
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