Texas A&M

Institute of Biosciences and Technology (IBT)

 

Mission: To advance knowledge and technology in bioscience and the health professions through innovative research and education to improve human health and quality of life for Texans, the nation and the world.

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Established in 1986 in the Texas Medical Center – the world’s largest medical center – the institute was designed to foster creative research related to medicine, agriculture, animal sciences and engineering.

 

The building, named in honor of generous philanthropists Albert and Margaret Alkek,  is 11-stories. 

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