CITRIS responds to COVID-19

CITRIS COVID-19 Response

As the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, CITRIS staff and researchers are contributing their time and expertise to combat the outbreak. 

From 3D printing parts for PPE and medical supplies to providing funding for COVID-19 related research projects, the CITRIS community is finding creative ways to get involved.

CITRIS COVID-19 Response – In the news

May 19, 2020 – Berkeley News: Scientists pivot to COVID-19 research, hoping for quick results to deal with pandemic
May 15, 2020 – Berkeley School of Information: Hany Farid, Joshua Blumenstock Awarded Seed Funding for COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
May 14, 2020 – UC Merced Newsroom: UC Merced Part of CITRIS’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants
May 14, 2020 – Santa Cruz Tech Beat: UC’s CITRIS launches COVID-19 response with 25 awards for innovative technologies
May 13, 2020 – UC Santa Cruz News Center: Innovative technologies to address COVID-19 funded by UC’s CITRIS
April 2, 2020 – Berkeley Engineering: Turning sleep apnea machines into ventilators