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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, 293+ 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

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.

News

The bioresorbable heart valve (yellow) that promotes tissue regeneration and a 3D-printed heart model.Every year, more than 5 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with heart valve disease, but…
IBB is excited to announce that Andrés J. García is the recipient of the 2025 Biomaterials Global Impact Award, which aims to recognize distinguished research and development…
Andrei Fedorov, Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, Rae S. and Frank H. Neely Chair, and professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, will represent Georgia Tech in a new…

Events

Thursday
February
13
"Maximizing Your Neuroscience Research Experience"
Monday
February
17
"The Promise of MitoQuinone Therapeutics in Experimental TBI" - Firas Kobaissy, Morehouse School of Medicine
Wednesday
February
19
"Building a Compelling Pitch: Communicating Your Go-to-Market Strategy"
Monday
February
24
"Learning Representations of Complex Meaning in the Human Brain" - Leila Wehbe - Carnegie Mellon University
Wednesday
February
26
RSVP by 2/23 - Complimentary registration for Georgia Tech faculty, students, employees!

IBB Recycling and Composting Items and Locations

Batteries

  • IBB Front Desk (1101)

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

Compostable items such as food scraps, pizza boxes, etc. using the CompostNow bins (full list below) 

  • IBB admin suite kitchen (1105) 
  • ES&T Loading Dock

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.)

Metal scraps (ex. staples)

  • IBB Front Desk (1101)

Paper, sticky notes, and paperbacks

  • IBB common kitchen areas outside Wing D on each floor

Pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters

  • IBB Front Desk (1101)

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

Printer cartridges

  • IBB Front Desk (1101)

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
Clickhere for a full list of compostable items.

 

EBB Recycling Locations

Pens, markers, and other writing tools

  • By the lobby elevators