Biomolecular Engineering
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Structure of human astrovirus could lead to antiviral therapies, vaccines
Research led by structural biologist Rebecca DuBois is laying the foundation for new antiviral therapies and vaccines for human astroviruses.
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Local group funds four UC Santa Cruz cancer researchers
The Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group continues its support for cancer research at UC Santa Cruz with new grants.
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Genomics leader David Haussler to advise Chan Zuckerberg science initiative
The professor of biomolecular engineering is among the experts who helped shape the initiative’s new focus on science.
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Big questions to be explored at Silicon Valley Campus grand opening
The celebration, showcasing the multidisciplinary teaching and research hub, will feature an open house, a ribbon cutting, and a handful of engaging talks by leading campus thinkers.
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Astronauts sequence DNA in space using technology developed at UC Santa Cruz
DNA was sequenced in microgravity for the first time using a device based on UCSC’s nanopore sequencing technology.
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Analysis of metastatic prostate cancers suggests treatment options
A new study of prostate cancer provides computational approaches to identify individualized targets for therapy.
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Research competition to unravel how cancer changes a cell’s RNA
Open challenge aims to find the best algorithms for detecting all of the abnormal RNA molecules in a cancer cell.
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GA4GH presents vision, model for genomic and clinical data sharing
David Haussler and other experts are developing a framework for sharing genomic and clinical data.
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Conference to explore questions of precision medicine, bio-data, and ethics
Leaders in genomics, health and informatics, civil rights, bioethics, indigenous rights, science policy, and the social study of health and medicine will gather at UC Santa Cruz this week for a workshop that aims to broaden the public discussion of big data and health.
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BRCA Exchange aggregates publicly accessible data on breast cancer genes
UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute led development of a web portal for patients, clinicians, and researchers.
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Biomolecular engineer Camilla Forsberg receives Presidential Award
The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers recognizes outstanding scientists and engineers.
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Stem cell researcher receives American Society of Hematology Scholar Award
The ASH has awarded a $100,000 research fellowship to postdoctoral researcher Jana Krietsch.