Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

AIBN's research efforts are focused in the areas of:

• Nanotechnology-based imaging and drug delivery for therapeutic products;
• Regenerative medicine: biology, stem cells and novel scaffolds;{{cite web|title=Our Investigators|url=http://www.stemcellsaustralia.edu.au/AboutUs/Our-Investigators.aspx|website=Stem Cells Australia|publisher=Stem Cells Australia|accessdate=15 September 2015}}
• Novel protein expression utilising metabolomics and systems biotechnology;{{cite web|title=The Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology|url=http://www.bioplatforms.com/the-australian-institute-of-bioengineering-and-nanotechnology/|website=Bioplatforms Australia|publisher=Bioplatforms Australia|accessdate=15 September 2015}}
• Nanotechnology for energy and environmental applications.{{cite web|title=Chief Scientist launches Nanotechnology Exhibition|url=http://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/2012/08/chief-scientist-launches-nanotechnology-exhibition/|website=Australia's Chief Scientist|publisher=Australia's Chief Scientist|accessdate=15 September 2015}}

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AIBN has been based in a $75 million state-of-the-art research facility since October 2006.{{cite web|title=$70m new research institute opens at UQ|website=The University of Queensland|publisher=The University of Queensland|accessdate=9 April 2018|url=https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2006/10/70m-new-research-institute-opens-uq}} The Jackson/S2F Architectural firm designed the building, which possesses {{convert|15700|m2|sqft}} of floor space, and comprises PC2 and PC3 biocontainment laboratories.{{cite web|title=Aust. Institute Bioengineering and Nanotechnology|url=http://dynamic.architecture.com.au/awards_search?entryno=2007040479&option=showaward|website=Australian Institute of Architects|publisher=Australian Institute of Architects|accessdate=15 September 2015}}{{cite web|title=Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology |url=http://www.aecom.com/What+We+Do/Program+Cost+Consultancy/Market+Sectors/Education/_projectsList/Australian+Institute+for+Bioengineering+and+Nanotechnology |website=AECOM |publisher=AECOM |accessdate=15 September 2015 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Specialist facilities in the AIBN include:

• Cell and tissue culture facilities;
• Nanoparticle production and analysis capabilities;
• Polymer Synthesis and Characterisation;
• Microanalysis;
• Ultra-High Performance Flow Cytometry.{{cite web|title=Facilities|url=http://aibn.uq.edu.au/facilities|website=Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology|publisher=Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology|accessdate=15 September 2015}}

Financial support of Atlantic Philanthropies, the Government of Queensland and The University of Queensland enabled the construction of the $75 million AIBN research facility.{{cite web|title=$70m new research institute opens at UQ|url=https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2006/10/70m-new-research-institute-opens-uq|website=The University of Queensland|publisher=The University of Queensland|accessdate=15 September 2015}}

AIBN counts with over 140 full-time PhD students. Through the AIBN Summer and Winter Research internship programs, the institute provides research experience and laboratory skills to undergraduate students with an interest in research as a potential career. These opportunities provide scope for co-authorship in research publications and pathways into Honours, Masters and PhD research.{{cite web|title=Future Students|url=http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/future-students|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100818023659/http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/future-students|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 August 2010|website=Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology|publisher=Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology|accessdate=15 September 2015}} An AIBN student has won the UQ Three Minute Thesis in 2012.{{cite web|title=UQ Winner Videos|url=http://threeminutethesis.org/uq-winners|website=Three Minute Thesis|publisher=Three Minute Thesis|accessdate=15 September 2015}}

The Institute has set up an Industrial Affiliates Program to tackle technological issues confronting the industry.{{cite web|title=Industrial Affiliates Program |url=http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/aibn-industrial-affiliates-program |website=Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology |publisher=Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology |accessdate=15 September 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710070032/http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/aibn-industrial-affiliates-program |archivedate=10 July 2015 |df=dmy }}

AIBN has established products and created companies based on the technology developed within it. Four start-up companies currently operate largely or exclusively out of AIBN. Institute researchers founded three companies to develop AIBN technology – Vaxxas Pty Ltd (vaccine delivery),{{cite news|last1=Braun|first1=David|title="Nanopatch" Administers Vaccines Painlessly|url=http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2012/11/26/nanopatch-administers-vaccines-painlessly/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100313/http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2012/11/26/nanopatch-administers-vaccines-painlessly/|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2016|accessdate=15 September 2015|agency=National Geographic|date=26 November 2012}} TenasiTech Pty Ltd (bio-plastics),{{cite news|last1=Branco|first1=Jorge|title=Unbreakable phone screens closer thanks to Brisbane man|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/unbreakable-phone-screens-closer-thanks-to-brisbane-man-20150423-1mrxkw.html|accessdate=15 September 2015|agency=Brisbane Times|date=23 April 2015}} and Pepfactants Pty Ltd – while Acyte, founded by AIBN Director Professor Peter Gray, was brought to AIBN from The University of New South Wales.{{cite web|title=Background|url=http://www.acyte.com.au/about-us/background|website=ACYTE Biotech Pty Ltd|publisher=ACYTE Biotech Pty Ltd|accessdate=15 September 2015}}

The start-up companies are distinct entities, with their own management structures, boards and finances. AIBN provides facilities, equipment and, through The University of Queensland's commercialisation company UniQuest, a level of specialist support, such as management of patents and commercial advice.

Joy Wolfram,

Lianzhou Wang,

Yusuke Yamauchi

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• [http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/news-events Current news from AIBN]
• [http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/ AIBN website]

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