Nature-inspired solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges At the Biodesign Institute, top scientists from around the world collaborate across disciplines to discover nature-inspired solutions that advance human health, community safety and global sustainability. In 2020, the Biodesign Institute, a premier scientific research institute at the nation’s most innovative university, rose to the ultimate challenge: to curb the coronavirus pandemic. Forging key partnerships across the state in government, health care, academia, industry and nonprofits, the Biodesign Institute united with the community to slow the spread of COVID-19 and provide help to those who need it most.
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Amidst this enormous undertaking, Biodesign researchers continued to advance groundbreaking discoveries and innovations addressing society’s greatest challenges. This year, the institute also launched two new centers, which will accelerate our understanding of the human microbiome and the development of sustainable materials. Building on the success of the Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University united with Dublin City University — Ireland’s University of Enterprise and The Sunday Times University of the Year for 2021 — to launch Biodesign Europe. The partnership amplifies Biodesign’s strength in solutions-focused fundamental research and DCU’s expertise and international track record in bringing key technologies to market to accelerate scientific solutions — particularly at the convergent space of engineering, biology and computing. Areas of focus include health care technology, sustainable manufacturing, biotechnology, bioanalytical systems, sustainability for health and strategic industrial partnerships.
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