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Two new PhD CEND Fellows

June 8, 2026

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

Banerjea and Krish named Goldwater Scholars!

May 26, 2026

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…

Herr Lab and partners receive grant to study biology in time and space

May 21, 2026

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.

Berman named finalist for University Medal

May 12, 2026

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.

Departmental Events

In addition to our established annual events, the department offers frequent enrichment and training events for students, some in partnership with other campus units.

Grad school application workshops, alumni chats, startup founder panels, poster sessions and more occur throughout the school year.

Check out the campus events calendar for even more opportunities.

Spotlight: Bioengineering In Depth

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Student Profile: Alonso Torres

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.

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Student Profile: Emma Berman

Graduating senior Emma Berman lives at the intersection of engineering, medicine and community.

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Student Profile: Saket Budhia

A senior double majoring in bioengineering and electrical engineering & computer science, Saket Budhia embraces the variety of bioengineering at Berkeley.