FIU Discovery

The Translational Molecular Discoveries program builds upon the universitys existing Biomolecular Sciences Institute to integrate basic and applied research in support of human health and wellness. It comprises the work of dozens of faculty in institutes, centers and laboratories across the university as well as collaborations with health organizations, research centers and universities in Florida. Areas of focus include drug discovery to meet the urgent need for new therapies against cancer, antibiotic-resistant superbugs and neurodegenerative diseases; predictive biomarkers for personalized medicine and wellness; and control of mosquito-borne diseases by novel molecular approaches. State-of-the art research and collaborative engagement with the local and global communities is complemented by the high-level training of students in areas such as the use of mass spectrometry, animal models, bioinformatics and computational biology, among others, to ensure a talent pool critical for the growth of the biotechnology industry in South Florida and beyond.