Biological Engineering News

Researchers uncover unusual glassy behavior in a disordered protein

Congratulations to our CBE Director, Beth Pruitt, PhD., who will be recognized as one of the 2020 Class of Fellows during the BMES Virtual Meeting held on October 14-17, 2020.

The Fellow status is awarded to BMES members who demonstrate exceptional achievements and experience in the field of biomedical engineering and hold a record of membership and participation in the Society.

Beth Pruitt, Ph.D. helped create the first ever UC Wide Reception at the BMES Annual Event in 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia and 2nd UC Wide Reception in 2019 hosted in Philadelphia, PA. 

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.