Welcome to IBB

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

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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

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Turning Carbon Into Chemistry
The building blocks of proteins, amino acids are essential for all living things. Twenty different amino acids build the thousands of proteins that carry out biological tasks. While some are made…
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Sheepdogs Reveal a Better Way to Guide Robot Swarms
Sheepdogs, bred to control large groups of sheep in open fields, have demonstrated their skills in competitions dating back to the 1870s.In these contests, a handler directs a trained dog with…
Two adults wearing protective gowns and gloves stand beside a hospital crib, using a tablet device while examining an infant lying on the mattress as medical equipment and monitors surround the crib.
The Penicillin of Pressure Injuries: Researchers Develop New Sensor System to Prevent a Common Hospital Complication
Researchers Sungmee Park and Sundaresan Jayaraman show a prototype of the pressure‑sensing fabric in the lab.Hospital stays can be long and arduous; they can also cause serious complications. When a…
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Events

Wednesday
March
18
"Noninvasive Monitoring of Antitumor Activity of T Cells: Synergy of Cell Engineering, Nanosensors, and Imaging" - Myeongsoo Kim, Georgia Tech
Wednesday
March
18
"Pitch Perfect: Decks That Drive Investment, Partnerships, and Customers" - D'lynne Plummer, Late Bloomer Creative
Wednesday
March
18
"Biomedical Applications of Synthetic Biology" - A one-and-a-half-day symposium.
Thursday
March
19
"Why Are We Here? - Being Intentional with How We Manage Our Time" - Ulemu Luhanga, Emory University School of Medicine
Friday
March
20
"Communication" - Shannon Marlow, University of Texas, San Antonio
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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.