The Nano Institute of Utah provides an organization wherein scientists, engineers and clinicians from across the University, the State and elsewhere work together to attain global recognition by conquering interdisciplinary challenges in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The Institute enables Utah researchers from disciplines such as chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, medicine, and pharmacy to create synergistic alliances to drive higher levels of collaborative research, education and commercialization.
In partnership with the Nano Institute and USTAR, NanoDays at the Natural History Museum of Utah featured five nano scientists who were on hand April 21 from noon to 4:00 pm to help visitors explore research within the miniscule world of atoms, molecules and nanoscale forces. The event featured table-top science with hands-on demonstrations and activities for children and adults alike.
The April 19, 2012, dedication of the "James L. Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building-A USTAR Innovation Center" marks the beginning of a new era of interdisciplinary translational research at the University of Utah. It is the centerpiece ofa visionary plan to bridge the U of u main campus and health sciences in order to accelerate research at the interfaces of medicine, engineering, pharmacy, science, business, law and digital media.
The Nano Institute of Utah has moved to the new James L. Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building (SMBB) during the latter part of February and the early part of March, 2012.