Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience

Advancing health through engineering, biology, and science

The Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) is one of Georgia Tech’s Interdisciplinary Research Institutes (IRIs). IBB serves as an incubator for tackling complex research problems by bringing together engineers, scientists, and clinicians to turn discoveries into game-changing solutions.

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When Promising Cures Collapse Before They Reach Patients

Georgia Tech research shows how misaligned biotech–pharma partnerships can delay or derail drug development.

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Mark Prausnitz Receives 1934 Distinguished Professor Award

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Joint Workshop Highlights Emerging Research at the Intersection of Sustainability, Mobility, and Health 

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Andrés García Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Upcoming Events

Georgia CTSA - Speed Networking

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IBB Molecular Evolution Core Office Hours

Petit Biotechnology Building, 315 Ferst Drive NW, Nerem Atrium, Atlanta, GA 30332

IBB Finals Week Study Break

Petit Biotech Building (IBB), Nerem Atrium, 315 Ferst Drive

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