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Montana Biotechnology Center at The University of Montana - Missoula Jack Nunberg, Ph.D., Director

The mission of the Montana Biotechnology Center is to further basic and applied research in biotechnology at The University of Montana and to facilitate interactions between public sector investigators and private sector enterprises in the state.

The Center provides core services and instrumentation at The University of Montana to support basic research that can be applied to a range of biotechnology efforts. The Center also seeks to serve as a convenient point-of-contact for inquiries related to biotechnology research and development. Researchers, entrepreneurs and product developers can be assisted in obtaining specific information from appropriate University offices and research units. Complementary business services at The University of Montana include Montana Business Connections.

Using a broad definition of the term "biotechnology", the Center collaborates with faculty groups within the Division of Biological Sciences, the Department of Chemistry, the College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences and the College of Forestry and Conservation to identify projects that build on existing research strengths and that address needs relevant to the State of Montana. Representative areas of interest include:

• biomedical and veterinary research, with an emphasis in infectious and cardiovascular diseases, environmental health, and neurosciences
• applied and environmental microbiology, including environmental monitoring and remediation
• environmental chemistry and toxicology
• wildlife and fish biology, population genetics
• forestry and plant biology
• wood products and biomass utilization

The Center also maintains collaborations with public and private research institutions in the state including:

• Montana State University, Montana Tech, The College of Technology
• the International Heart Institute of Montana at Saint Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center in Missoula, the National Institutes of Health Rocky Mountain Labs in Hamilton, and the McLaughlin Research Institute in Great Falls

Established in 1996 within the office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development at The University of Montana-Missoula, the Montana Biotechnology center and its Director seek to assist in the expansion of biotechnology in Montana, predicated on research and technology excellence, a well-trained work-force, and entrepreneurial expertise.

We hope that this web site will guide your preliminary search for information regarding biotechnology research and development. For specific questions or additional information, please contact the Director of the Montana Biotechnology Center, Dr. Jack Nunberg . The Center seeks to connect people and technology. We look forward to hearing from you.