Charting a new generation of biomedical research
The breakthrough biomedical discoveries of the future — discoveries with the power to transform healthcare and change millions of lives — will not take place in disciplinary silos or isolated labs. They will occur at the interface of disciplines, and they will be fueled by innovative, forward-thinking, and often unexpected collaborations among leading investigators from life and physical sciences.
Making those collaborations happen is the mission of the University of Michigan Biointerfaces Institute. It’s a mission we achieve every day, a vision that becomes reality through a combination of superb talent, peerless facilities, non-stop networking, and funding opportunities that ignite new discoveries and speed the delivery of high-impact healthcare to the world.
BI Research
Research within the institute focuses on the juncture between physical and biological systems and comprises of six research clusters that break down disciplinary barriers to generate high-impact biomedical innovations.
Cell and Tissue Engineering
To understand fundamental principles of cell biology and exploit this knowledge to develop novel technologies for manipulating biological materials.
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Nanotechnology
To probe nanomaterials self-assembly through simulation and guide the development of new nanomaterials.
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Neural Engineering
To develop methods to probe the nervous system and to generate novel neural interfaces.
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Single Cell Technologies
To build a synergistic scientific and technological platform to understand a single cell through the convergence of biology, computation and engineering.
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BioInnovations in Brain Cancer
Drive innovation and translation that will deliver technological breakthroughs and a real impact for brain cancer patients.
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Advanced 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.
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BI researchers are active contributors to the university’s research mission: engaging in scientific discovery and entrepreneurship across the institute and the entire campus. At BI, we are making scholarly impact and technological strides, while training the next generation of biomedical engineers.