Students in the News
UW Bioengineering students excel in research, leadership and service. Read on to learn how our students are inventing the future of medicine.
Ph.D. student Gary Liu investigates drug delivery frontiers for kidney disease treatment
At the age of five, second-year UW Bioengineering Ph.D. student Gary Liu was diagnosed with a chronic condition called minimal change kidney disease. His experience with the disease inspired him to study bioengineering and develop solutions to treat kidney disease. With bioengineering, Gary aims to improve his own health and help others suffering from kidney disease.
UW Bioengineering welcomes new undergraduate peer advisor Julio Pineda
UW Bioengineering welcomes current BS Bioengineering student Julio Pineda into his role as undergraduate peer advisor. In this role Julio will help prospective students gain an inside perspective on the UW Bioengineering undergraduate student experience.
UW Bioengineering welcomes new undergraduate peer advisor Lael Wentland
UW Bioengineering welcomes current BS Bioengineering student Lael Wentland into her new role as undergraduate peer advisor. In this role Lael will help prospective students gain an inside perspective on the UW Bioengineering undergraduate student experience.
2014 BioE Holiday Party Recap (UPDATE: Quote from Nobel Laureate guest Michael Levitt)
More than 200 students, faculty and staff gathered in the UW's HUB Lyceum Room on Friday, December 5th for the annual UW BioE Holiday Party to enjoy food, beverages and communal holiday spirit. Special guest Michael Levitt, 2013 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and December UW Walker Ames lecturer, was in attendance. Party attendees participated in the Bake-Off, Ugly Sweater Contest and more!
Four UW Bioengineering undergraduates nominated for Goldwater Scholarships
The UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards have nominated four UW Bioengineering undergraduate students for its campus nominees for 2015-16 Goldwater Scholarships. The Goldwater Scholarship is a national merit scholarship program for students in science and mathematics that recognizes the service and courage of Senator Barry Goldwater.
2014-15 UW Bioengineering capstone scholarships announced
Congratulations to the three recipients of the 2014-15 UW Bioengineering capstone scholarships: Benjamin Read, Fablina Sharara and William Walker.