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Magnetic nanoparticles targeting Alzheimer’s disease

AIBN is solving serious problems in health, energy and the bioeconomy
using advanced biomanufacturing, precision nanomedicine and nanoengineered materials.

The Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology was founded on a vision: to bring together researchers, industry and government to solve the world’s biggest problems. 20 years on, look how far we’ve come...

See some of our bold ideas

Part of Australia's
#1 University
500+ world-class researchers
9 co-located NCRIS Facilities

Over $250m in research revenue
100+ industry partnerships
22% of UQ’s patent portfolio is generated by the AIBN

From waste gases to a world of possibilities

Partnering with LanzaTech to convert waste gases into valuable products, helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change
Spinifex technology intertwines past and future

Indigenous knowledge and advanced materials research shaping a shared future
No needles required for vaccine delivery

Reimagining global vaccine delivery with a needle-free patch no bigger than a postage stamp