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As an elite partnership between Georgia Tech and Emory University, the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering offers access to world-class research facilities that drive breakthroughs in biomedical science and engineering. Whether you're a prospective student, faculty member, or collaborator, explore the core facilities that power interdisciplinary research, hands-on discovery, and real-world impact.

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Center for Advanced Brain Imaging

This facility offers advanced neuroimaging technologies, including MRI and EEG, to support research in cognitive neuroscience, brain disorders, and human behavior. It fosters collaboration between engineers, neuroscientists, and clinicians.

 

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Emory Health Sciences Research Buildings

Located on Emory’s campus, the HSRB I and II facilities support pediatric and translational research with state-of-the-art laboratories, core facilities, and a vivarium, enabling close collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

 

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Emory School of Medicine Research Centers

Home to numerous research institutes and clinical departments, Emory’s School of Medicine provides biomedical engineers with access to translational research opportunities and clinical collaborations in areas such as cardiology, oncology, and neuroscience.

 

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Krone Engineered Biosystems Building

A hub for interdisciplinary research at Georgia Tech, this building houses labs focused on systems biology, cell and tissue engineering, and molecular therapeutics, promoting collaboration across engineering and life sciences.

 

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Marcus Nanotechnology Building

This facility, part of the Institute for Matter and Systems—an Interdisciplinary Research Institute at Georgia Tech—supports cutting-edge research in nanotechnology, microfabrication, and materials science. It offers cleanroom access and advanced instrumentation for developing biomedical devices and nanoscale systems.

 

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Molecular Science & Engineering Building

Part of Georgia Tech’s biotechnology complex, this building brings together researchers from chemistry, biology, and engineering to advance molecular-level understanding and innovation in biomedical applications.

 

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Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience

A cornerstone of Georgia Tech’s life sciences research, the Petit Institute provides shared lab space, core facilities, and interdisciplinary programs that drive innovation in regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and systems biology.

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Technology Enterprise Park

Located near Georgia Tech, this research park offers flexible lab and office space for startups and academic labs, along with access to core instrumentation and a collaborative innovation ecosystem.

 

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Science Square

An emerging innovation district at Georgia Tech, Science Square fosters collaboration between academia and industry with state-of-the-art lab space, startup support, and a focus on life sciences and biotech commercialization.

 

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U.A. Whitaker Building

The academic and administrative heart of the Coulter Department at Georgia Tech, this building houses faculty offices, classrooms, and research labs that support education and discovery in biomedical engineering.

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Woodruff Memorial Research Building

Situated on Emory’s campus, this facility supports biomedical research with wet labs, faculty offices, and proximity to clinical partners, enabling seamless integration of engineering and medicine.