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The Shu Chien - Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering at UC  San Diego is gathering to commemorate 60 years of pioneering research, education, and impact on human health. This celebration underscores the department’s longstanding mission—“Bioengineering the future of humanity”—and highlights a decades-spanning  record of innovation, from early tissue‑engineered constructs to today’s AI‑driven therapeutic design. 

This in‑person event gathers Bioengineering alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader UC community to celebrate our 60th anniversary on May 22, 2026. Please RSVP HERE for the 60th celebration. 

We also encourage guests to attend our 2026 Bioengineering Day held on Thursday, May 21, 2026.  

The UC San Diego Bioengineering Day (BE Day) is the department's largest annual spring event, celebrating student innovation, research, and industry connections. It features senior capstone design poster sessions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities. Please register here to attend BE Day 2026.

BE Day is hosted and organized by the Biomedical Society at UC San Diego.

FACULTY LAB RESEARCH SHOWCASE

Accepting Poster Submissions April 3 - April 25, 2026 

Open to department bioengineering graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and collaborators.

Please review poster submission guidelines before providing poster author information and uploading your abstract.

ATTEND BIOENGINEERING DAY 2026

Join us on Thursday May 21, 2026 and meet the next generation of emerging talent!

This student run event brings together 400+ students, industry professionals, and faculty for a full day of innovation, networking, and celebration of Bioengineering. Each year, seniors, BS/MS, and graduate students within the Bioengineering program present their year-long capstone projects at BE day.