Student Perspective
Laura Herron
M.S. Plan I - Thesis
Events
No Events until Fall 2025
August 15, 2025
News
July 7, 2025
Diet-Microbiome Links Vary by Geography and Analysis Method
In a new study from the UC San Diego Center for Microbiome Innovation, researchers examined how dietary associations with gut bacteria vary not only between different levels of bacterial classification but also across different populations with distinct dietary patterns and cultural backgrounds. Full Story
July 2, 2025
Air Pollution May Contribute to Development of Lung Cancer in Never-smokers, New Study Finds
A new study reveals that air pollution, traditional herbal medicines and other environmental exposures are linked to genetic mutations that may contribute to the development of lung cancer in people with no or hardly any history of smoking. Full Story
June 26, 2025
Naming Celebration of the Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering at UC San Diego
Join us for a special celebration as we mark a significant milestone in the history of the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. The visionary philanthropy of Gene Lay has honored Shu Chien, renowned UC San Diego emeritus professor of bioengineering and medicine, with a $25 million commitment to UC San Diego's world-leading bioengineering department. In recognition of his generosity, the department was named the Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering. Full Story
Annual Reports
Bioengineering Annual Impact Report - Fall 2024
- Celebrating our Shu Chien - Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering era at UC San Diego
- New Undergraduate Laboratory to integrate design-and-instrumentation space
- New Faculty - 33% women with 18% from under-represented backgrounds.
