CBE's biological and pharmaceutical faculty are contributing to a $20 million, multi-institutional National Science Foundation (NSF) project to boost Iowa’s position as a leader in bioscience and advanced manufacturing.
The project, entitled “Building Capacity Across Iowa to Meet Human Needs from Things That Grow,” is an EPSCoR project funded by NSF to advance scientific progress and elevate discovery nationwide.
Researchers will build on the state’s reputation as a hub for the biosciences, with a goal of accelerating the commercialization of bio-derived products with societal and health benefits. This includes plastics for additive manufacturing, fibers for flexible and rigid materials, and proteins for diagnostics and therapeutics.
Project Videos
Professor Emeritus Allan Guymon discusses his research for the Iowa NSF EPSCoR project.
Professor Aliasger Salem discusses his research for the Iowa NSF EPSCoR project.