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BMEI |
The Biomedical Engineering Institute is an
interdisciplinary research organization uniting engineering and health
sciences faculty and counterparts in the community to create new medical
devices, solve clinical problems, and promote collaboration with industry. |
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Biodale |
Biodale is a consortium of University of Minnesota service
centers offering state-of-the-art instrumentation and user-friendly,
walk-in service and training. This expert advice and equipment
for non-specialist users is available to researchers at the University
and beyond. |
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CDR |
The Center for Diesel Research specializes in the
physical and chemical characterization of exhaust emissions, evaluation
of emission controls, evaluation and demonstration of alternative fuels,
certification of on- and off-highway engines, and the evaluation of
control technology in the field. The Center has unique capabilities
to characterize exhaust aerosols. |
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FTPI |
The most important function of the William I. Fine
Theoretical Physics Institute is to produce significant,
exciting and sound theoretical physics that will have an impact on
physics as a whole. To this end the institute provides a meeting
place for theorists from around the globe to exchange and develop
ideas. FTPI sponsors short-term workshops and longer-term programs,
as well as hosting visitors for long-term stays, and serves to advance
theoretical physics in its broader context by promoting programs that
bridge different fields. |
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IGERT |
The IGERT for Nanoparticle Science and Engineering
is funded through the NSF "Integrative Graduate Education and Traineeship"
(IGERT) program. Our group comprises students and faculty from
5 departments. |
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MoNalisa |
The goal of the Molecular Nanosciences Alliance for
Interdisciplinary Studies and Activities at the University of
Minnesota is to stimulate interactions leading to interdisciplinary
collaborations in research and education in molecular nanoscience and
nanotechnology. Molecular nanoscience is an emerging
interdisciplinary field that combines the study of molecular/biomolecular
systems with the science and technology of nanoscale structures and
systems. |
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MRSEC |
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
is contained in the Institute of Technology. Through a combination
of NSF, University and industrial support, MRSEC supports research in
microstructured polymers, artificial tissues, magnetic heterostructures,
and various seed groups. |
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OMNI |
The Organization for Minnesota Nanotechnology
Initiatives will facilitate research activities in four main
areas: 1) nanoscale manipulation and self-assembly, 2) nanoscale
characterization and analysis, 3) nano-materials, and 4) nano-devices. |
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SCI |
The objective of the Stem Cell Institute is to
further our understanding of the potential of stem cells to improve
human and animal health. |
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AHC |
Academic Health Center |
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CDD |
The Center for Drug Design is a distinctive, cutting
edge research facility in the Academic Health Center of the University
of Minnesota |
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CharFac |
The Characterization Facility in the Institute of
Technology is the largest and most centralized instrumentation facility
for materials research at the University of Minnesota. |
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CNER |
The Center for NanoEnergetics Research is an Army
funded center created in the spring of 2001 and exists at four university
sites, with the University of Minnesota as the lead institution. |
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MINT |
The Center for Micromagnetics and Information Technologies
is a research center at the University of Minnesota associated with the
departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Chemical Engineering
and Material Science. Our research focuses on data storage technologies,
including magnetic recording, materials, and signal processing for storage. |
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MMC |
The Magnetic Microscopy Center was formed for the
purpose of investigating problems in micromagnetic physics using various
microscopies by Professor E. Dan Dahlberg at the University of
Minnesota. The MMC has focused on the applications and advancement
of Magnetic Force Microscopy. With great versatility in Scanning
Force Microscopes, along with the many other magnetic probes to which
the MMC has access, such as Superconducting Quantum Interference Device,
and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer. |
| NFC |
The Nanofabrication Center is an interdisciplinary
facility within the Institute of Technology for faculty and industrial
research to support education, research and industrial collaboration in
microelectronics and other related research involving microfabrication. |
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PTL |
The Particle Technology Laboratory is one of the
leading centers of small particle research in the U.S. Major
facilities of the Laboratory include 15,000 square feet of general
laboratory space, and 500 sq. ft. of class 100 cleanroom space; wind
tunnel, filter testing, and vacuum facilities; instruments for particle
generation, measurement, sampling and analysis in the 0.002 to 100 um
diameter range; and microscopes, electron microbalances, gas analyzers,
anemometry and other laboratory instruments. |
| SI |
The Supercomputing Institute for Digital Simulation
and Advanced Computation is an interdisciplinary research program spanning
all colleges of the University of Minnesota. The Supercomputing
Institute provides supercomputing resources and user support to faculty
and students and is a linchpin program in the University's broad-based
digital technology effort. |
| TML |
The mission of the Tissue Mechanics Laboratory is
to provide specialized instruments and methods to characterize the
mechanical properties of soft biological materials, provide quantitative
loads to living tissues, foster research in these areas, and provide a
resource for the University community and industrial partners. |
