08/20/2026
We are proud to announce that Aijun Wang, a professor in our School of Medicine's Department of Surgery and in the College of Engineering's Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been appointed director of the School of Medicine’s new Center for Bioengineering in Medicine.
Dr. Wang and his lab are integral in many areas of our research, including as the co-principal investigator of the CuRe Trial, the world's first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, and is also working to develop a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Wang is also the principal investigator on grants exploring in-utero treatments for cleft palates and Dup15q syndrome.
“Dr. Wang’s work bridging engineering and medicine, from regenerative therapies to clinical trials, demonstrates the power of collaborative science. We are excited to see how he will continue to build upon the Department of Surgery’s internationally recognized bench-to-bedside research breakthroughs with this new center," said Dean Susan Murin.
The center collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across the School of Medicine, UC Davis and industry partners on translational programs and clinical trials.
Please join us in congratulating Wang on this new appointment!
Image description: Aijun Wang, right, and Diana Famer, middle, stand alongside another researcher in a lab. All three wear University of California white coats as they look at a monitor.
