MEng in Chemical Engineering - Biomolecular Engineering in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

The emergence of molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and associated technologies has sparked a transformative shift in biological sciences, creating vast potential for innovative commercial applications. Multiple CBE research teams are leading groundbreaking work in synthetic biology, systems biology, biomedical studies, biotechnological advancements, and the biochemistry and biophysics of living organisms. This research yields practical solutions across key areas: Human health: developing therapeutic antibodies and engineered proteins, advancing cell and tissue regeneration techniques, improving vaccine and drug delivery systems, identifying cancer biomarkers, and treating neurological tumors. Core biological mechanisms: creating artificial photosynthetic systems, refining biological separation methods, studying microbe-host relationships, understanding cellular architecture, investigating protein formation, and managing biological network regulation. Biotechnological innovations: developing biosensors and diagnostic tools, optimizing protein modification and microbial production systems, and creating organ-on-chip technologies.