BioE Research

Research in bioengineering includes activities relevant to upstream and downstream processing in biotechnology, as well as issues surrounding drug formulation and delivery, and biomedical materials engineering. Bioprocess engineering research uses the metabolic capacities of living organisms to produce enzymes and pharmaceuticals, semiconductor nanomaterials, biofuels, and to breakdown toxic materials, among other applications. Activities in drug formulation and delivery are focused on formulation and delivery strategies for extremely high value therapeutic proteins. Biomaterials research is directed mainly toward surface derivatization and coating to impart biocompatibility and therapeutic function to implantable devices. All of these activities are extended in support of CBEE educational outreach programs as well.

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