Delaware Biotechnology Institute

Science Lives Here

The DBI mission is to facilitate a biotechnology network of people and facilities to enhance existing academic and private-sector research, catalyze unique cross-disciplinary research and education initiatives, and to foster the entrepreneurship that creates high-quality jobs.

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World Class Facilities

DBI provides a network of state-of-the-art equipment for the UD community and the region. The 72,000 ft2 research facility is located in the Delaware Technology Park.

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Fostering Education

As we are committed to teaching the community about the innovations and discoveries of Delaware scientists, and promoting a better understanding of science and technology to the next generation, we've implemented an initiative called Science for all Delawareans (S4DE).

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Community

Our biotechnology and bioscience community is a partnership among a number of academic, private, and public partners.

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Economic Development

Life science business development and growth is critical.

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Science & Research

Science & Research

We work on life science applications to address problems in human health, agriculture, and energy and the environment.
Education & Outreach

Education & Outreach

Our Science for All Delawareans STEM initiative organizes K-12 tours, Delaware BioGENEius Challenge, and teacher professional development.
Resources & Facilities

Resources & Facilities

We have a variety of shared equipment and provide access to specialized technologies to facilitate research by academics and companies.
Our Partners

Our Partners

We work closely with colleagues from the state, academic, and for profit sectors in Delaware and in the region.

Gov. Carney Honors Students At Delaware Biotechnology Institute

May 8, 2018

The Delaware Biotechnology Institute, with which the University of Delaware is a partner, hosted a Celebration of Science ceremony on Tuesday, April 24, with Gov. John Carney delivering awards,...

Erin Sparks

Assistant Professor

The Sparks lab aims to understand the development, morphology, function, and molecular regulation of shoot-borne brace roots in maize. The ultimate goal of this work is to match brace roots to...