We conduct groundbreaking research, doctoral training, and knowledge transfer to drive progress in Health and Bioeconomy.
Our mission, values & history
Our mission is to unravel the intricacies of living systems and apply engineering principles to address critical challenges in Health and Bioeconomy, and educate younger scientists and bioengineers to drive Europe’s prosperity.
Our values are a commitment to integrity and ethical conduct, excellence in R&D, impact and knowledge sharing.
Since our founding in 2013, we have leveraged interdisciplinary collaboration to advance R&D and education across biology, chemistry and engineering that addresses key challenges in Human Health and Bioeconomy.
Our goals
Conduct excellent quality and competitive research in Bioengineering and Biosciences.
Address specific challenges and needs of the Human Health and Bioeconomy sectors.
Develop advanced (PhD) educational programs in Bioengineering and Biosciences.
Transfer knowledge through dissemination, patenting, licensing, training and consulting.
PhD Theses
Integrated Researchers
National Projects
International Projects
Granted Patents
Since 2018
Research focus
Human Health
Manufacturing cell and molecular products for gene, cell and regenerative medicine therapies.
Tools, technologies and materials for disease modeling, drug screening, testing and delivery.
Mechanisms underlying degenerative diseases, microbial drug resistance and opportunistic infections.
Bioeconomy
Sustainable microbial production of biofuels, food, carbon-based building blocks and commodities.
Valorization of residues and water resource recovery.
Tools, technologies and materials to solve key biomanufacturing bottlenecks.
Associate Laboratory
iBB is one of the R&D units of the Associate Laboratory Institute for Health and Bioeconomy (i4HB). This strategic partnership with INESC-MN and UCIBIO is anchored in strong scientific and technological competences and is geared to leverage National and International policies in Health and Bioeconomy.
Where can you find us
Alameda Campus / Lisbon
Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences
Instituto Superior Técnico
Av. Rovisco Pais
1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
Taguspark Campus / Oeiras
Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences
Instituto Superior Técnico
Av. Prof. Dr. Cavaco Silva
2744-016 Porto Salvo