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About Us

The BioInnovation Institute in Akron is poised to become a global leader in biomaterials and medical research, education, clinical services and commercialization.

We are making transformative economic and health care investments in the region.

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Latest News

Watch the 21st Century Transformation: The Power of Collaborative Innovation Press Conference

Fueled by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, five leading medical and educational institutions today announced the creation of the BioInnovation Institute in Akron.

The BioInnovation Institute received an Economic Development Impact Award from Team NEO for its work in 2008 Read the press release

Latest Research

We are creating a center of research excellence, Center for Biomaterials and Medicine, with core strengths in orthopaedics, wound care, and other niche areas of expertise Learn More

Education

Our Center for Health Care Training uses cutting-edge methods and technologies to develop, recruit and retain Akron’s world-class medical workforce. Learn More

Healthcare

We offer novel ways for physicians, research fellows and clinical investigators to engage in leading-edge research and health care delivery Learn More

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