ABOUT ATP-BIO
The Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio) aims to “stop biological time” and radically extend the ability to bank and transport cells, aquatic embryos, tissue, skin, whole organs, microphysiological systems (“organs-on-a-chip”), and even whole organisms through a team approach to build advanced biopreservation technologies.
The figure to the right captures the main societal benefits of ATP-Bio’s research. We also aim to
Build a more robust and diverse STEM workforce, especially in the growing number of fields needing biopreservation technologies.
Promote and deliver equitable and inclusive STEM education from middle school to graduate school and beyond.
Partner extensively with for-profit and non-profit organizations to commercialize ATP-Bio technology, drive new biopreservation research, and contribute to the workforce development and culture of inclusion goals of the Center.
Focus extensively on ethical and public policy considerations around biopreservation so that ATP-Bio’s technology can be effectively translated to public benefit.
ATP-Bio is co-led by the University of Minnesota (UMN) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Texas A&M University, University of California-Riverside, University of California-Berkeley are core collaborating institutions. Carnegie Mellon University is an affiliated partner institution.
