From cancer-fighting tumor models to protective coatings for delicate tissues, UCSB graduate researchers are pushing the boundaries of bioengineering and mechanobiology. Their groundbreaking work, showcased at the 2nd Annual T32 Symposium, highlights how cutting-edge science and NIH support are driving innovations.

UC Santa Barbara’s second annual Data Driven Biology Symposium spotlighted groundbreaking student research at the intersection of biology, engineering, and data science. Supported by the NSF’s NRT program, the event showcased how interdisciplinary training is empowering the next generation of scientists to tackle complex challenges in quantitative biology.

Engineering graduate students awarded fellowships to further investigate cardiac disease, fibrosis, and tissue self-regeneration.

Credit to Andrew Masuda

Bioengineering Graduate Student, Shaylee Larson, becomes the newest CSEP Mentor Leadership Fellow.

Bioengineering PhD Student, Trent Llewellyn, receives an Honorable Mention from NSF GRFP

Read about Ph.D student Lauren Washington's journey to a Ph.D program at UCSB

3 UCSB Alumni participate in the BIC Panel Discussion on Biomedical Engineering 

Marley Dewey and Carolyn Mills joined the department during the 2023-’24 academic year

Bioengineer Ryan Stowers receives a pair of substantial awards to fund biomedical research

Michelle O’Malley and Beth Pruitt are inaugural recipients of their endowed professorships and chairs