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Funded by The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

We design, manufacture, and deliver new tools to the biomedical community that utilize liquid biopsies for disease detection and management.

Our Vision & Mission


What is Precision Medicine?

The "Precision Medicine" initiative was announced by President Obama in his 2016 State of the Union address.

The initiative aims to shift away from a generic treatment approach to customizing medications for individuals. This tailored approach ensures that patients receive the most effective and safe treatments by targeting the specific characteristics of their illness. 

CBM² is contributing to the Precision Medicine initiative by developing advanced tools that can rapidly deliver crucial diagnostic and prognostic information, overcoming current testing limitations.

As President Obama envisioned, this initiative strives to deliver "the right treatment at the right time."

 

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Plastics Engineering

Designing and fabricating microfluidic and nanofluidic devices in thermoplastics.​

Learn about plastics engineering
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Liquid Biopsy Analysis  

Performing highly efficient isolation and molecular analysis (CTCs, EVs, cfDNA).

Learn about liquid biopsy analysis

CBM² Stories

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Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia Journal Publishes New Article Co-Authored by Members of Soper Lab

The journal of Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia has published a new article with contributions from Dr. Steven Soper and Dr. Maggie Witek.
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists formally recognizes KU chapter

The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists (NOBCChE) welcomed students to its annual conference, where members of KU's chapter accepted their certificate of charter. Members represented the Department of Chemistry at tabling events and presented research at poster sessions.
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences Publishes New Article from Soper Group

The International Journal of Molecular Sciences has published a new article from members of the Soper Research Group in their latest issue.
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Elsevier Journal Publishes New Article from CBM² Labs

The Elsevier Journal, Sensors and Actuators Reports, has published a new article authored by CBM² members from multiple institutions.

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Organization Statistics

5
Partnering Organizations
4
Supporting Universities
40+
Researchers
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Work with us

The Center is excited to accept requests for collaboration projects with researchers in the biomedical and microfluidics community.

Collaboration & Service Projects