SUPPORTING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
The BioInnovation Group is a student-run research community that meets students where they are.
Through our ongoing research projects and several programs dedicated to skill and leadership development, we are creating the next generation of biotech workforce, innovators and leaders.
BIG is short for BioInnovation Group. (That’s us!)
We’re a team of UC Davis students who are passionate about biotechnology.
We want to help undergrads develop their research, laboratory, and leadership skills.
We’re working on this in a few different ways.
Get Involved
BIG manages four programs for UC Davis undergraduates. Each one requires completion of an application, as well as lab safety and training workshops.
PERFORM BIOTECH RESEARCH
Researchers work on collaborative projects throughout the year. They have the chance to present their work at the Undergraduate Research Conference.
MANAGE OUR LAB
Student Lab Managers (SLM) learn and develop basic laboratory skills while overseeing the research training program, BIG-RT in the BioInnovation Lab.
LEARN TO LEAD
Students in the Leadership and Innovation Fundamentals Training (LIFT) program engage in a two quarter bootcamp to learn leadership skills with a focus on biotechnology and science research.
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UNDERGRADUATES IMPACTED PER YEAR - Students can participate in hands-on research, labwork, literature discussions, and career workshops.
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ACTIVE RESEARCHERS - Undergraduates collaborate on student-led research projects in the BioInnovation Lab.
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MAJORS REPRESENTED - BIG researchers come from all four undergraduate colleges at UC Davis.
Our Facilities
We work out of the BioInnovation Lab (2240 Academic Surge).
The BioInnovation Lab is a BSL-1 facility that is equipped to safety support a wide range of projects ranging from protein expression from algal and yeast chassis to the construction of simple microfluidic devices.
Students collaborate on research projects in our lab to make BIG things happen. See what we are working on!