Biological Engineering News

Scientists develop a faster, less expensive COVID-19 test that can be deployed in the field

In support of efforts to battle the COVID-19 pandemic locally, UC Santa Barbara researchers have donated essential supplies to Cottage Health System, to aid with testing for the novel coronavirus.

David Bothman, manager of CNSI's Microfluidics Lab and the Innovation Workshop, spearheads the efforts in 3D-Printed face shields.  

The Online Biotechnology Industry Showcase brings together UCSB’s biotechnology community and industry professionals to encourage new relationships, career paths, and research opportunities.

Doc Plaxco meets NSF Director

Professors Michelle O’Malley and Andrea Young are named to Science News’s annual list of up-and-coming scientists.

Chemical engineering professor Arnab Mukherjee awarded $1.8 million NIH grant to study reporter proteins.

Engineering professor Michelle O'Malley receives DOE award to image microbial processes that could lead to advanced biofuels.

Three professors receive Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

UCSB researchers create a device to help understand how cells communicate to form tissues and maintain integrity under loading.