The Alliance for Nanomedical Technologies brings together academia and the private-sector of New York State to develop the next generation of medical devices. The Alliance will exploit the interface between engineering and biology, and harness microfabrication techniques to build integrated devices. Collaborative teams of academic scientists and industrial affiliates are exploring the design and fabrication of novel nanomedical devices. In addition to its research program the Alliance will create user facilities and also help to formulate programs to train workers whose skills will be needed to establish New York as the premier location for this new industry.

The product of the Alliance will be micro and nanoscale devices for biomedical research and diagnosing disease. The beneficiaries of this Alliance will include not only the public and private partners but also the citizens of New York and others through the development of improved medical devices. A significant outcome will be the establishment of nanoBioFab, a state of the art fabrication facility that will be built specifically for handling biomaterials. nanoBioFab will also serve as a model for satellite facilities that could be built around the state to support the private-sector and to serve as training facilities.