The Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D. Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) is a pioneering leader in its approach to transforming how scientists and engineers tackle the greatest challenges facing human health and our planet. In our state-of-the-art laboratories devoted to collaborative research spanning multiple disciplines, CBIS is addressing a global problem in a truly interdisciplinary way.
By focusing on the following areas of multidisciplinary research, we target initiatives that make significant impacts for today's global challenges
Advanced Manufacturing and Bioprocessing
Advanced Manufacturing includes our world-famous Heparin Center, our biological 3D printing technology, and our work in next-generation biologic manufacturing and workforce readiness.
Human Health Throughout Lifespan
This research area is an expansive exploration into ideas for building more resilience into important human infrastructures, from power grids to financial and economic systems, from materials to how we manufacture, store, and transport them.
Biocomputation, Bioimaging, and AI/ML
Stellar teams in bioimaging and bioprocessing continue to set the pace for unconventional biomedical imaging technology. Advances are made every day in how technology can be applied to pressing human challenges.
Advanced Materials for Biological Applications
Working at the molecular level to understand fundamental molecular structures, CBIS researchers are looking at ways to revolutionize the way we produce and use materials with minimal environmental impact.
Sustainability, Energy and Water
As rapid population growth and changing climate conditions put pressure on these critical resources, finding new ways to protect and increase access to energy and to healthy food and water.
