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Bakar Fellow James Nunez Named Sloan Fellow

Nuñez studies epigenetics — the chemical tags on DNA that can control which genes are turned on or off in human cells. Nuñez has pioneered CRISPR technologies that allow researchers to change epigenetic patterns on DNA. He aims to apply his tools in neurons, which encode highly specialized epigenetics that are altered in many neurological diseases.
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David Schaffer, Faculty Director of Bakar Fellows Program, Elected to National Academy of Engineers

Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering practice, research or education. This includes the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, development/implementation of innovative approaches to engineering education, or engineering leadership.
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Daniel Nomura Selected as Editor-in-Chief of the AACR Journal Molecular Cancer Therapeutics

“Dr. Nomura is an innovative scientist who is extremely well versed in emerging cancer therapeutics, including small molecules, biologics, vaccines, and cell therapies,” said Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc), chief executive officer of the AACR. “His expertise makes him an excellent choice for editor-in-chief of Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. The AACR is thrilled to work with him in this important role.”
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Bakar Fellow Michael Yartsev Receives 2025 Richard Lounsbery Award

Yartsev investigates the neural mechanisms that can support complex and ethologically relevant forms of spatial, social, and acoustic behaviors in mammals. He has developed cutting-edge technologies that enable studying the brain activity in freely behaving and flying bats, including both individuals and groups, at unprecedented levels of detail.
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White House honors engineering faculty with early career awards

Bakar Fellow Grace Gu was among the recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers.
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