The Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech The Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience An Incubator for Science and Engineering Research Teams

Welcome to IBB

The Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) has been the heartbeat of Georgia Tech's thriving life sciences community since 1995 and offers a bold variety of cutting-edge medical research. Now in its 15th year, IBB has revolutionized the term "interdisciplinary research," and the Institute has become a role model for colleges and universities across the country that wish to tackle complex research problems using an interdisciplinary approach.

IBB Events
  • (09-0708) Prof. Tamaki Nakano, Hokkaido University Prof. Tamaki Nakano, Hokkaido University
    July 8, 2009, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, 3201A MS&E Bldg
  • Human Embryonic Stem Cell Toolbox Workshop Application Deadline July 30, 2009
    August 30, 2009, N/A, UGA
  • Mahendra S. Rao, MD, Ph.D. - Invitrogen & Buck Inst. for Age Research
    Bioengineering Seminar Series
    September 17, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, IBB Suddath Rm. 1128
  • Fulbright Applications Fulbright Applications due September 18
    May 21, 2009, N/A, A. French Building
  • William L. Murphy, Ph.D. - University of Wisconsin
    Bioengineering Seminar Series
    October 29, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, IBB Suddath Rm. 1128
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IBB News

IBB Research Centers

CD4
Center for Drug Design Development and Delivery (CD4)
FAME
Center for Fundamental and Applied Molecular Evolution (FAME)
GTEC
Georgia Tech/Emory Center for the Engineering of Living Tissure (GTEC)
Ovarian Cancer
The Ovarian Cancer Institute
Dr. Robert Nerem, Director of IBB

"There are many ways to get involved in the exciting research that is being conducted at IBB, whether you are a local community member, with a company, or a researcher at another university.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about our education initiatives, the research that is conducted here on a daily basis, or the state-of-the-art facilities that support the research."

Robert M. Nerem, Director
IBB Building Atrium Artwork
"The Synergistic Effect of Interdisciplinary Activities"

The artwork displayed in the main atrium of the IBB building reflects more than a solid foundation in scientific tradition. Learn More »