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
Research in advanced manufacturing and bioprocessing includes separation technologies for pharmaceuticals, green chemistry for biomanufacturing, and our work in next-generation biologic manufacturing and workforce readiness.
Human Health Throughout the Lifespan
CBIS researchers are investigating early diagnosis and treatments for conditions ranging from autism to Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic conditions, as well as various regenerative medicine approaches. Advances are made every day in how technology can be applied to pressing human health challenges.
Biocomputation, Bioimaging, and AI/ML
Rapid advances in data science are at the core of research conducted in protein science and engineering as well as bioimaging. The Bioimaging Imaging Center within CBIS is broadly recognized for creating and using imaging technologies to improve human health and enable progress toward personalized medicine.
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 for human health applications or 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 become paramount.
