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The Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) is in the business of creating the next—the next collaborative discovery, the next educational opportunity, the next startup company.
We are an incubator for tackling complex research problems by bringing together engineers, scientists, and clinicians to turn discoveries into game-changing solutions. With 13 research centers, 300+ faculty members, and state-of-the-art core facilities, the possibilities for innovation are limitless.

Project ENGAGES

High school education program that raises awareness to the world of engineering, science, and technology 

Bio Launchpad Seminars

Helps GT entrepreneurs learn how to fund and commercialize their technology

Bioengineering Program

One of the three interdisciplinary graduate programs supported by IBB

A closeup photo of equipment in an IBB lab at Georgia Tech.

Core Facilities

The Petit Institute (IBB) is a unique, interdisciplinary research and educational institute composed of state-of-the-art laboratories and globally recognized academic and research engineers and scientists.

In concert with its affiliated centers and faculty, IBB provides access to more than $400M of combined research tools and laboratories for education and technology transfer.

Researchers are encouraged to take advantage of our shared user laboratories, equipment, and expertise, and we welcome you to explore our facilities and the opportunities supported by our buildings and laboratories.

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News

Christopher Rozell, a first-generation scholar and interdisciplinary researcher, serves as the inaugural executive director of Georgia Tech’s Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS).
Rozell Named Inaugural Executive Director of New Neuroscience Institute
Christopher Rozell, Julian T. Hightower Chaired Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will serve as the inaugural executive director of Georgia Tech’s new Institute for…
Prototype of an "exploding" capsule next to a syringe. The capsule can deliver medications that are typically only effective if injected.
These ‘Exploding’ Capsules Can Deliver Insulin Without a Needle
Georgia Tech engineers have created a pill that could effectively deliver insulin and other injectable drugs, making medicines for chronic illnesses easier for patients to take, less invasive, and…
Professor Joel Kostka at the Al­ex­an­der von Hum­boldt Found­a­tion annual meeting and reception in Germany this week.
Joel Kostka re­ceives Hum­boldt Re­search Award
This week, Professor Joel Kostka was awar­ded the pres­ti­gi­ous Humboldt Research Award by the Al­ex­an­der von Hum­boldt Found­a­tion during its annual meeting and reception with…
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Events

Monday
August
18
"Explore Live Single-cell Functional Assays for Cellular Therapeutics" - Bruker Cellular Analysis
Thursday
September
4
Discover new products and techniques from leading GT vendor partner companies.
Thursday
September
4
Virtual Event - RSVP Required
Monday
September
8
“Navigating the Sea of Change in BioPharma” - Vincent Ling, Morphocell Technology
Monday
September
8
Fireside Chat "My Journey to Biotech Entrepreneurship" - Anjali Kumar, Johnson and Johnson Innovation
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IBB Recycling and Composting

 
IBB Front Desk (1101) 
  • Batteries
  • Metal scraps (ex. staples)
  • Pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters
  • Printer cartridges
Additional Items and Locations 
  • Aluminum cans and foil - IBB common kitchen areas outside Wing D on each floor
  • Cardboard (please collapse the boxes) - Outside all IBB research wing doors facing the atrium
  • Electronics - Electronics not purchased with state funds can be dropped off at the Kendeda Building loading dock.Glass - Basement tunnel (next to the liquid nitrogen tanks)

  • Kimberly Clark gloves, any brand tip boxes, and safety glasses/goggles - ES&T stockroom through Avantor (hours 8-12 p.m. and 12:30-4 p.m.)

  • Paper, sticky notes, and paperbacks - IBB common kitchen areas outside Wing D on each floor
  • Pens, markers, and other writing tools - By the lobby elevators
  • Plastic bags, bubble wrap, air pouches, plastic mailers, packing peanuts, Saranwrap (all food removed) - IBB 1st floor kitchen by vending machines
  • Plastic bottles/containers (please no plastic bags/film as those items should be placed in the “plastic film” bin by the 1st floor kitchen) - IBB common kitchen areas outside Wing D on each floor
  • Steel food cans and metal lids - IBB admin suite kitchen (1105)
  • Styrofoam (please remove packing tape and labels) - Outside all IBB research wing doors facing the atrium
  • Compostable items such as food scraps, pizza boxes, etc. using the CompostNow bins (full list below). IBB admin suite kitchen (1105) or ES&T Loading Dock
Clickhere for a full list of compostable items.

 

EBB Recycling Locations

Waste Reduction and Recycling for Labs
  • Pipette tip racks, lids, and cell culture plates packaging recycling-this program enables labs to mail recyclable materials without having to separate paper and plastic, supporting waste reduction.