Austen bioinnovation institute in akron (the "institute or abia") is an ohio not-for-profit corporation formed on june 24, 2008 and has been determined to be tax-exempt pursuant to internal revenue code (irc) section 501(c)(3) and a public charity under irc 170(b)(1)(a)(vi). Abia is a unique collaboration of complementary research, education, and health institutions, i. E. The founding members, with a mission to expand on akron, ohio's rich legacy in materials sciences by pioneering the next generation of life-saving biomedical innovation for the 21st century.

Biomedicine & Bioengineering Research , Health

Center for biomaterials and medicine with core strength in biopolymers, orthopaedics, and wound healing, the center leverages world-class polymer science and engineering into high-value clinical applications aimed at accelerating biomedical innovation. the product innovation and commercialization division provides a unique resource for companies and researchers to design, test, synthesize, and manufacture new materials and healthcare applications of biomaterials, while providing entrepreneurs and scientists with flexible and easy access to resources for commercialization of their ideas and products. center for simulation and integrated healthcare educations is establishing a nationally recognized model of collaborative space where innovative technologies and methodologies are tested and used to improve the performance of the provider teams and early responders.