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Arizona State University and Shandong University partners on a biodesign center
Arizona State University and China’s Shandong University announced a joint venture on October 28, 2014 to focus on “bio-inspired” cancer and vaccine research, water and air purification systems and advanced explorations of nanotechnology.
ASU President Michael Crow announced the collaboration on a Biodesign Center to be based in the Chinese port city of Qingdao. It is part of ASU’s continued effort to deepen and expand research and related initiatives across China.
Outcomes:
Shandong University’s Biodesign Center will be modeled after the ASU Biodesign Institute in Tempe, where researchers work to develop commercially viable health care, sustainability and security solutions by studying how the natural world is designed and how it functions.
Contact Info:
Arizona State University, Shandong University
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
education/science
Partners:
Arizona State University
Shandong University
Sponsor(s):
Arizona State University
Shandong University
Participants (Types):
university leaders; researchers
Exchange Date:
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Continuing:
No
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Location:
Qingdao, China
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