Program Overview

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Master of Translational Medicine

The Master of Translational Medicine (MTM) program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded, supportive, and engaging experience. The program leaders are committed to fostering student success in the field of translational medicine.

Program Leadership

The MTM program is led by a team of experienced professionals, including:

• Shuvo Roy, UC San Francisco Faculty Director
• Dorian Liepmann, UC Berkeley Faculty Director
• Verna Rodriguez, Executive Director
• Joy Ahn, Associate Director
• Desiree Khu, UCSF MTM Coordinator
• Ayda Basaran, Program Coordinator

Shuvo Roy

Dr. Roy is the Engineering Lead for UCSF Surgical Innovations, which identifies, mentors, and facilitates the translation of medical technologies into transformative new devices and treatments to improve human health. He teaches a bioengineering course on translational challenges for medical devices and diagnostics and currently acts as the Faculty Director of the UCSF-UCB Master of Translational Medicine (MTM) program.

Dorian Liepmann

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Verna Rodriguez

Verna directs and administers the Masters program at both campuses (Berkeley and UCSF). She brings a deep and diverse background to the MTM program with decades of experience. She has advised and mentored entrepreneurs and engineers in strategic operations, product development, and quality objectives in medical device companies while also teaching and advising students on these topics at academic institutions.

Joy Ahn

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Desiree Khu

Desiree provides administrative and logistics support for Dr. Shuvo Roy and his Biodesign lab. She is the program coordinator for the Master of Translational Medicine Program (MTM).

Ayda Basaran

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MTM Student Ambassadors

The MTM program offers student ambassadors who can provide a student perspective on the MTM experience. These ambassadors are available for 1:1 meetings from September through May.

Program Structure

The program is structured into several key areas, including:

• Admissions
• Curriculum
• Capstone
• Community
• About MTM

Admissions

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Curriculum

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Capstone

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Community

The MTM community includes students, alumni, and industry leaders. The program fosters networking opportunities and provides a supportive environment for students to succeed.

About MTM

The MTM program is a collaborative effort between UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in translational medicine, including the development of medical technologies and treatments. The program leaders are committed to providing personalized support, strong mentorship, and open communication to develop the next generation of biomedical innovators.