Introduction to Bioengineering
(aka, Engineering Living Matter)
Stanford BIOE 80
Spring 2026
(aka, Engineering Living Matter)
Stanford BIOE 80
Spring 2026
Introduction to the engineering of living systems with special emphasis on engineering principles. Learning of fundamental bioengineering knowledge and tools is motivated by real-world challenges including infectious diseases, essential medicine supply chains, biodiversity loss and extinction, digital data storage, organ shortages, cancers, agricultural resilience, and cultural challenges including fear of biotechnology. Social, ethical, and policy aspects of bioengineering are also introduced. No prior experience required!
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Sophia Chen
Graduate TA, Bioengineering
Rong Chi
Graduate TA, Bioengineering
Emily Hagens
Graduate TA, Bioengineering
Ronit Jain
Graduate TA, Genetics
Irene Martinez
Graduate TA, Bioengineering
Janella Schwab Lizárraga
Graduate TA, Bioengineering
Deniz Şınar
Graduate TA, Bioengineering
Jake Stillson
Graduate TA, Bioengineering
Akkermansia muciniphila