 provides researchers the appropriate tools and services to facilitate design, fabrication, and evaluation of micro- and nano-scale devices for medicine and biology. To foster collaboration across the UC Berkeley campus and the broader academic and industrial communities, the BNC works toward several specific goals:

NOTE: Access to UC Berkeley facilities and services requires university approval which takes as little as 24 hours. First time customers on Second Lab will be prompted to complete approval requirements during checkout. We encourage you to book your 15 minute onboarding with the Second Lab team through the following link: 

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Once approved, each user is required to complete an in-person facility training and instrument-specific training, where applicable. See listing descriptions for more details.

The UC Berkeley Biomolecular Nanotechnology Center (BNC) 

is an 11,500 sq ft class 1,000/10,000 cleanroom facility located in Stanley Hall on the UC Berkeley campus. The BNC is a unique fabrication and experimentation facility specializing in BioMEMS (biomedical micro-electromechanical systems) and microfluidic devices. These exciting new technologies are revolutionizing medical diagnostics, analytical chemistry, proteomics, genomics, and cell biology.

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 and is open to both university and industrial users.

The facility has a complete lithography microfabrication facility, as well as soft lithography and glass/polymer bonding capabilities. The BNC features a full range of deposition, etching, metrology, and microscopy equipment as well as facilities for performing biological experiments. The center focuses on microfluidic processing of glass and polymer materials. Experimentation on proteins, nucleic acids, cells, and tissues is encouraged. In addition to a state-of-the-art research lab, the center also features a teaching lab for hands-on training.

All external, non-UCB customers are required to comply with all UC visitor policies and lab rules. 

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Berkeley is home to over 130 academic departments and programs, with particular distinction in fields such as computer science, engineering, biology, economics, and the social sciences. Berkeley faculty and alumni include over 100 Nobel laureates, Fields Medalists, and Turing Award winners, underscoring its role as a powerhouse of innovation and scholarship.

The University of California, Berkeley is widely recognized as one of the world’s premier public research universities. Consistently ranked among the top public institutions globally, Berkeley boasts a legacy of academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and social impact. 

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