Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences

Year in Review: Top 5 Milestones of 2024

Here are some of the standout moments from 2024 that drove our commitment to leadership in research, education, patient care, and innovation, all aimed at expanding knowledge and enhancing health worldwide.

School of Pharmacy faculty recognized among Highly Cited Researchers

The recognition of Krogan, Shoichet, Manglik, and Giacomini underscores the school’s commitment to fostering groundbreaking research that addresses critical issues in health care and pharmaceutical sciences.

Ignacia Echeverria Riesco, PhD

Assistant Professor

Our research investigates the structural diversity of protein assemblies by developing integrative modeling methods based on in vivo (in cells), in situ (in their cellular environment), and solution data. Our approach allows us to study difficult-to-isolate protein assemblies in their native...

Robyn Kaake, PhD

Visiting Scientist

Danielle Swaney, PhD

Associate Professor

Kimberly Ngo

Project Coordinator

I’m a project coordinator supporting the Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CPT) Postdoctoral Training Program and UCSF Health Innovation via Engineering (HIVE). I work directly with Leslie Floren and Chris Hernandez to manage their finances, operations, organize gatherings/schedules, and...

Maggie Lam

Post Award Analyst

As a dedicated Post-Award Analyst, I specialize in managing the financial and administrative aspects of awarded research grants and contracts. My role involves ensuring compliance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements, monitoring budgets, and providing insightful financial analysis...

New Master of Science Program is Leading Transformational Change in Drug Discovery and Drug Development

The first program of its kind in the United States, the MS in AICD3 is enabling its graduates to gain a competitive edge for some of the most desirable jobs in the biopharmaceutical industry and in academia.

UCSF School of Pharmacy Leads $30M Award to Speed Drug Development with AI

The Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences (BTS) chair is leading a multidisciplinary team that will receive federal funding to prevent side effects before drugs go to clinical trials.

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