Training future leaders in bioengineering.
UCSF/UCB Joint Graduate Group in Bioengineering
['FUNDING_TRAINING'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-10846655
This program is designed for graduate students who want to learn how to use engineering and science to solve important health problems, giving them hands-on experience and guidance from expert teachers at two top campuses.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_TRAINING'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10846655 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program focuses on educating and training graduate students in bioengineering, combining engineering principles with biomedical sciences to address critical healthcare challenges. Students will engage in coursework and hands-on research, gaining exposure to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from experienced faculty across two prestigious campuses. The curriculum emphasizes rigorous scientific methods, biostatistics, and computational approaches, preparing students to innovate in clinical care and biomedical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation would be graduate students interested in pursuing a career in bioengineering and related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a graduate education in bioengineering or related disciplines may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to advancements in bioengineering that improve patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs in bioengineering have successfully produced innovative leaders in the field, indicating a strong potential for success.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HERNANDEZ, CHRISTOPHER JOHN — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: HERNANDEZ, CHRISTOPHER JOHN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.