THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL AND BIOENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (UB CAT)
UB CAT MISSION
The University at Buffalo Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology (UB CAT) is one of 15 centers across New York State supporting university-industry collaboration in research, education and technology transfer, with a strong focus on helping New York State-based businesses gain a technological edge on their competition. The UB CAT is fueling continued growth in promising technologies of tomorrow across the life sciences spectrum including biotechnology, biomedical informatics, diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and research and development products or services. The UB CAT fosters the creation of new life sciences companies and helps existing businesses expand through new or improved product lines by utilizing the R&D assets and expertise within the University. Projects supported by the UB CAT drive substantial economic impact for New York State annually. Hand-in-hand with funding, the UB CAT also provides R&D resources, business development assistance, workforce development programming, and other outreach and networking opportunities.
For more detailed information or to apply visit the CAT webpage:
All projects are subject to State University of New York intellectual property policies. Principal Investigator eligibility is dependent on policy guidelines at the University at Buffalo.
UB CAT CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions or to submit a UB CAT application for funding, please contact:
Marnie LaVigne, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Economic Development
University at Buffalo
701 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Office: 716.881.8904
Email: lavigne2@buffalo.edu
Robert Brach
Business Development Associate
UB Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology
NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences
701 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Office: 716.881.7588
Email: brach@buffalo.edu
Elizabeth Cimasi
Account Administrator
UB Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology
NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences
701 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Office: 716.888.4728
Email: eacimasi@buffalo.edu
