Bioengineering News

Award supports work to outsmart bacteria and pioneer new therapies for implant-associated
infections.

UC Santa Barbara’s groundbreaking new ExFAB facility is revolutionizing biotechnology with cutting-edge tools, fueling innovation in climate solutions, biomanufacturing, and beyond.

BioE Professor Ryan Stowers and PhD student Jane Baude develop an innovative new tool for breast cancer research—an algae-based gel 

A seaweed-derived gel that helps scientists understand how cells grow in their environment
could be used for breast cancer research.

2nd year Bioengineering student, Elisabeth Rothman is one of the awardees of Research Accelerator, helping graduate students carry out research over summer

With the equipment ready, the External User Program is set to launch this fall

UCSB assistant professor of Bioengineering will study extracellular vesicles that support tissue repair.

The UCSB professor is recognized for exceptional contributions to the field.

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.