The university’s Center for Biomedical Research is a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to the research and development of advanced biomaterials, devices and therapeutics for applications in the biomedical industry. The center specializes in bioactive glass science and engineering, including the use of bioactive glass and ceramic scaffolds to regenerate bone and heal soft tissue wounds, and who are developing biomarkers for early detection of cancer.
Academic Programs
Explore degree programs that prepare students for careers in biomedical research, bioengineering, and medical innovation, combining hands-on learning with cutting-edge technology.
Current and Future Laboratory Space
Missouri S&T continues to expand and modernize its laboratory facilities to support interdisciplinary research, hands-on student learning and collaboration with industry partners. These spaces enable faculty and students to pursue cutting-edge discoveries while developing solutions to real-world challenges.
S&T’s Bioplex is a new construction project located within the Havener Arrival Complex, anchoring the south side of the Oval, immediately north of the James E. Bertelsmeyer Hall. The project represents Missouri S&T’s largest capital project ever. The research and education facility will attract exceptional faculty and students to solve critical challenges at the intersection of engineering, medicine and biology.
The Missouri Protoplex serves as a hub for the network of companies S&T is building through partnerships with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and other universities, community colleges and technical schools across the state. In addition to offering an opportunity for manufacturers to learn about new methods and technologies, the full-sized advanced manufacturing machines housed in the Protoplex will enable S&T students to be industry-ready to build Missouri’s innovative products of the future.
The newly renovated Schrenk Hall houses the university’s biological sciences and chemistry departments. The original portion of Schrenk Hall was built in 1938. The latest project renovated the building’s 83,000-square-foot west wing, which was added in 1973. This is the second phase of a multiphase renovation project. The renovation addressed deferred maintenance issues related to energy conservation and infrastructure, including updates to the roof, windows, mechanical and electrical equipment. The repurpose also built upon existing space to increase the building’s capacity for laboratories.
Researchers
Driving Innovation in Medical Discovery
Missouri S&T faculty are engaged in medical and health-related research, bringing together expertise from multiple disciplines to address complex challenges in human health. Their work contributes to new knowledge, innovative technologies and potential solutions that can shape the future of medicine and healthcare.
History of Bioinnovation
Advancing Science Through Decades of Discovery
For more than a century, Missouri S&T has been at the forefront of biomedical research and innovation. From early breakthroughs in biomaterials to cutting-edge discoveries in biotechnology, the university has consistently translated scientific insight into real-world solutions that improve human health.
