April 17, 2026
A journalist, a historian, a biologist and a bioengineer will receive a stipend to pursue independent work under “the freest possible conditions.” From Zora Neale Hurston to Jennifer Doudna, winners of the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship are known for artistic creations, scientific discoveries and groundbreaking scholarship that fundamentally transform our world. This year, four UC Berkeley…
April 03, 2026
Ahmad Omar is an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His research group leverages statistical mechanics and computer simulations to understand the emergent properties of soft condensed matter. By bridging microscopic details with macroscopic phenomena, the Omar lab explores diverse areas such as the self-assembly of complex phases and the dynamics…
March 26, 2026
The newly elected AAAS Fellows include a tech pioneer, the author of a book on nature’s poisons and a neuroscientist who can decode what you are seeing from your brain wave activity. Eleven UC Berkeley faculty members have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest…
March 25, 2026
Eldora Ellison is an accomplished patent attorney and director at Sterne Kessler. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated expertise in patent challenging and prosecution, most recently serving as the lead strategist for CRISPR technology. Prior to her Professional in Residence discussion, Ellison discussed her career trajectory and how she has taken charge of her professional…
March 25, 2026
A miniaturized system developed by UC Berkeley researchers can mimic the effects of nearly four decades of aging with high accuracy, potentially enabling rapid drug development and cheaper testing. Over one billion people worldwide are over 60, and the population is projected to more than double by 2050. But as more people live into their…
March 10, 2026
New approach could lead to therapies for a wider range of diseases and with fewer side effects Lymph nodes, considered the command centers of our immune system, often get swollen and stiff when fighting infection. Now, a UC Berkeley-led team of researchers has discovered that this mechanical change may help instruct our immune system to…
February 24, 2026
Berkeley is a vibrant constellation of brilliant minds and shining ideas. Within this Golden Bear-shaped expanse, QB3-Berkeley stands as a hub where the boundaries of biology and technology dissolve. Here, every member of our community finds a unique place to shine—whether they are pushing the limits of discovery in a faculty lab or mastering the…
February 20, 2026
We are pleased to announce that the newest cohort of CIRM Scholars includes four postdoctoral scientists working in QB3-Berkeley faculty labs. Funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), this prestigious training program supports outstanding scientists as they advance the field of stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Congratulations to these new first-year CIRM…