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The International Institute for Biosensing (IIB) will provide support for the development of a globally engaged institute at the University of Minnesota. Biosensing is a fundamental global technology for the 21st century with tremendous implications for humans and the environment. Biosensors serve as critical monitors in a broad spectrum of applications, including food safety, agriculture, the environment, healthcare, animal health, national security and water quality.
IIB aims to build a coordinated and collaborative national and international initiative that leverages and binds together experts from academia, nonprofits, industry, and government agencies to create a collective global effort to identify barriers to advancing biosensing research and generate more innovative solutions that will lead to better products and policies, while securing the future of our children and citizens.
In the last decades (bio)sensors have revolutionized the way we measure complex phenomena in our bodies and in the world that surrounds us. They create unique opportunities to study ecosystems from different perspectives as they can continuously sense information at the micron scale. These increasingly sophisticated sensors are rapidly replacing complex, tedious, and expensive traditional methods of analysis with fast, selective, accurate, and cost effective measurements. The possibilities and potential for these new biosensors abound, promising to catalyze new research and development geared toward addressing pressing issues related to human health and the environment.
Patricia Khashayar is a medical doctor by training. Her expertise in managing musculoskeletal patients garnered national and international recognition through various projects focused on bone health and osteoporosis. A pivotal moment came with her Ph.D. in nanobiotechnology and biomedical engineering, igniting her passion for biosensors. Dr Khashayar has since led multiple H2020 European Projects, focusing on developing cutting-edge proteomic/genomic point-of-care tools for early disease detection, including osteoporosis, cervical cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Her dedication to research has yielded numerous publications, patents, and a monograph. Leveraging her extensive experience in both medicine and engineering, as the Director of International Institute for Biosensing, she endeavors to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, ultimately enhancing research outcomes.
“Empowering humanity through the fusion of technology and biology, we in IIB transcend boundaries to unlock the infinite possibilities of tomorrow’s world.“ – Dr. Patricia Khashayar
Jim Wilgenbusch is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership the institutes that are part of Research Computing. In this role he leads University-wide initiatives, partners with collegiate senior administrators and works with faculty and administrators to shape research computing at the University of Minnesota, ensures the excellence of existing activities, and facilitates the implementation of new programs. Jim is also involved at a national level in the promotion and development of research cyberinfrastructure and plays a variety of roles in organizations such as the Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation (CASC), Campus Research Computing Consortium (CARCC), and the National Science Foundation’s Big Data Regional Innovation Hubs. Jim maintains research activities in the study and implementation of models, methods and software used in phylogenetic inference and for over 15 years has been an invited faculty member at workshops and seminars on this same topic.
Sang-Hyum Oh’s research goals are to work at the interface between biology and technology, and to develop new tools for biomedical discovery process by using nanofabrication and photonics.
Exciting developments are underway at the International Institute of Biosensing (IIB) at the University of Minnesota! We’re delighted to introduce Dr. Patricia Khashayar as the new director of IIB. With Dr. Khashayar at the helm, we are poised to lead the way in advancing biosensing research and revolutionizing the measurement of complex phenomena in our bodies and the world around us.
RFP Release Date: July 1, 2024
Due Date: August 1, 2024 (11:59 PM)
The International Institute for Biosensing (IIB) at the University of Minnesota invites proposals for collaborative projects with Seoul National University (SNU) in the field of biosensing. A total of $100,000 is available to support travel and associated costs for up to four UMN teams visiting the SNU campus between 9/1/2024 and 8/31/2025.
High-priority areas include:
1. Functional bio-organic materials for biosensing
2. Nanoparticle technologies for biosensing
3. Stretchable and wearable biomedical sensors
4. Nanoelectronics for biosensing
Eligibility:
– Full-time UMN faculty members.
– Projects must involve international activities at SNU, supporting travel for faculty, postdocs, or graduate students.
Funding:
– Covers travel expenses (airfare, local transportation, lodging, meals).
Proposal Requirements:
1. Project Description (max 2 pages): Outline the project, objectives, expected outcomes, and existing collaborations. Explain the necessity of visits to SNU.
2. Letter of Collaboration: From an SNU partner, detailing their commitment and support.
3. Project Timeline: Visit duration and key milestones.
4. Budget: Itemized travel expenses.
Selection Criteria:
– Alignment with IIB’s biosensing goals and SNU’s focus areas.
– Potential for long-term collaboration with SNU teams.
Submission:
Proposals should be submitted to [email protected] by 11:59 pm on August 1, 2024. For more information, contact [email protected].
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