Research
Break down disciplinary barriers to generate high-impact biomedical innovations
The Biointerfaces Institute is home to 30 research groups comprised of more than 350 high-profile scientists from the School of Dentistry, College of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the College of Pharmacy. Here, in this front-line research facility, leading investigators join forces to attack complex biomedical challenges by leveraging their expertise in our research thrusts. Despite their diverse backgrounds, our faculty are remarkably alike in their relentless curiosity, their fearless approach to collaboration, and a results-driven, entrepreneurial streak that has inspired many of them to launch start-ups.
Single Cell Technologies
To build a synergistic scientific and technological platform to understand a single cell through the convergence of biology, computation and engineering.
Learn MoreNanotechnology
To probe nanomaterials self-assembly through simulation and guide the development of new nanomaterials.
Learn MoreAdvanced Materials and Drug Delivery
To create and apply cutting-edge biomaterials for high-impact biomedical applications and to create paradigm-changing approaches and systems for advanced drug delivery.
Learn MoreCell and Tissue Engineering
To understand fundamental principles of cell biology and exploit this knowledge to develop novel technologies for manipulating biological materials.
Learn MoreNeural Engineering
To develop methods to probe the nervous system and to generate novel neural interfaces.
Learn MoreBioInnovations in Brain Cancer
Drive innovation and translation that will deliver technological breakthroughs and a real impact for brain cancer patients.
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