The Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology is a catalyst for advancing bioengineering and biotechnology research and innovation through industry collaborations and partnerships.
More than 150 faculty members, from every faculty on campus, are actively engaged with the centre, working in collaboration to provide a resource of varying expertise.
Our mandate is to build healthy, active partnerships between centre researchers and corporate members through collaborative projects, mutual interest building, and networking events.
To learn more about partnerships, please email us.
Vision:
The Centre for Bioengineering & Biotechnology (CBB) enables interdisciplinary research across the university to address global challenges in human health and help translate those research results rapidly into practice, policy and impactful health outcomes. Achieving this vision will help the University of Waterloo to cement an international reputation at the interface of technology and human health.
Mission:
To achieve this vision, CBB's mission is to:
- Enable knowledge translation and support of the interdisciplinary research community through seminars, networking opportunities, and support of student groups
- Be a conduit to Waterloo's ecosystem of unique health related R&D and clinical resources
- Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders in technology, human, animal and environmental health and practice including industry, hospitals, community, and international bodies
- Provide Project Coordination/Management for large/inter-institutional projects
Join us:
To become a member of CBB, you can start by filling out a quick survey. We will then be in touch to discuss further.
News
Meet Our New Members
CBB is always welcoming new, innovative members who contribute to the incredible research happening at the University of Waterloo. The Centre is proud to have over 180 researchers from all six faculties engaged in interdisciplinary efforts to tackle challenges in human health.
It can be hard to keep up with our growing membership, so we decided to summarize the research of our most recent additions and share where they find value in the CBB community. Each section has a call to action.
Driving Research Impact: How UWaterloo's Centers and Institutes Excel in Knowledge Mobilization
Effective knowledge mobilization is essential for turning research into real-world solutions, and university centers and institutes play a pivotal role in making this happen. By fostering co-creation with end-users, nurturing long-term relationships with key stakeholders, and translating complex ideas into accessible formats, these hubs bridge the gap between academia and application. From informing policy to driving innovation, they ensure that research is not only shared but also applied, amplifying its impact on pressing global challenges.
Celebrating innovation at the University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo hosts its first Biomedical Engineering and Technology Research Day.