Barnett Institute of Chemical Analysis and Materials Science , established in 1973, is a center for advanced interdisciplinary research in the molecular sciences. Today the institute is recognized internationally as one of the premier centers for research and advanced training in analytical chemistry, biotechnology, and the synthesis and characterization of advanced materials. Involving faculty from a range of disciplines, the center initiates research projects and educational endeavors in the area of inter-group conflict and violence. Center for Biotechnology Engineering uses the tools of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, allied health professions, and the many specialties of engineering, coupled with careful project management, to resolve societal needs.
Students work as members and leaders of innovative problem-solving teams.
Center for Cardiovascular Targeting is devoted to the development of novel in vivo targeting approaches for diagnosis and therapy of myriad cardiovascular-related health problems, such as atherosclerotic lesions, myocardial necrosis, brain infarction and various tumors. Center for Criminal Justice Policy Research deals with interdisciplinary public policy and social research issues in such fields as criminal justice, public safety, social welfare, and education. Center for Drug Targeting and Analysis conducts basic and applied research in the development of new targeted diagnostic and therapeutic reagents for cardiovascular disease, strokes, and tumors, using molecular biotechnology, nuclear medicine techniques, immunoliposome technology, and monoclonal antibody technology. Center for Effective University Teaching , established in 1990 as a service to faculty to assist them in creating and maintaining effective learning environments for their students. Formerly the Office for the Support of Effective Teaching.