The following are research projects conducted at IBN:

1. Biocompatible Polycation-Based Gene Delivery Vectors
2. Biodegradable Cationic Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Co-delivery of Drugs and Genes
3. Chimeric Peptides for Receptor-Mediated Gene Transfer
4. Engineered Gene Expression Promoters
5. Gene Delivery into Human Embryonic Stem (hES) Cells and hES-derived Cells
6. Injectable Biodegradable Hydrogels for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering
7. MicroRNAs and Brain Tumors
8. Nanostructured Drug-Loaded Contact Lenses for Ocular Drug Delivery
9. Nanostructured Temperature-Sensitive Membranes for Wound Healing and Cell Grafting
10. Polymer-Based Non-Viral Gene Carriers
11. Recombinant Baculovirus Vectors: Applications in Brain Gene Therapy
12. Self-Assembled Green Tea Nanocomplex for Synergistic Effects
13. Stimuli-Sensitive Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy
14. Targeted Drug Delivery via Genetically Engineered Ligand

1. Bioimaging and Biosensing for Liver Tissue Engineering
2. Chromatin Remodeling and Genome Reprogramming
3. Collagen-Apatite Nanofoams as Bone Implants for Load-Bearing Applications
4. Custom-Designed Biomaterials, Devices and Processes to Support Liver Cell Functions and Expansion in Three-Dimensional Cultures
5. Development of Bioartificial Renal Tubule Assist Devices
6. Engineering of Microliver Tissues
7. Epigenetic Mechanisms of Gene Regulation and the Spatial Organization of Gene Loci in the Cell Nucleus
8. Fibrous Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering
9. Improvement of Survival and Functional Behavior of Renal Proximal Tubule Cells in Bioartificial Renal Tubule Assist Devices
10. In Vivo Biological Imaging
11. Influence of Extracellular Microenvironments on Liver Cell Dynamics and Functions
12. Quantum Dots for Cell Imaging Applications
13. Stellate Cell Engineering
14. Three-Dimensional Cell Culture Using Two-Photon Stereolithography

1. A Fully Integrated Biochip for Early Cancer Diagnosis
2. Automatic Gene Synthesizer
3. Conducting Polymer-based Biosensor
4. Dielectrophoresis Cell-Bead Binding for Gene Extraction
5. Engineering Robust and Photostable Luminescent ZnO Films
6. High-Affinity Capture Agents for In Vitro Diagnostics of Diseases
7. High-Throughput Oligonucleotide Synthesizer
8. Luminescence Detection by Switching Photostability of Nanocrystals
9. Microneedle Array for Transdermal Drug Delivery
10. Ultrasensitive Biosensors for Pathogen, Virus and Cancer Diagnoses
11. Ultrasensitive Nucleic Acid Biosensors for Molecular Diagnostics
12. Virtual Reaction Chamber

1. Development of Catalytic Tools for Drug Discovery and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
2. Development of New Catalysts for Renewable Energy
3. Development of New Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Asymmetric Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals
4. Nanocomposite Materials for Solar Cell Applications