Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering - BIIE
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About Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering
editThe Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is a non-profit research organization dedicated to the advanced study of immunological systems. Its mission is to develop translational solutions for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases, with a particular focus on improving the global health of children and adolescents, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
The BIIE sees itself as a center for innovation in the field of Immune Engineering, drawing on the interface of systems immunology, synthetic immunology and computational immunology. State-of-the-art methods are used to understand and manipulate the immune system. This includes the design and modification of immune system components (synthetic immunology), the application of mathematical and statistical models as well as artificial intelligence to analyze extensive immunological data (computational immunology) and the exploration of complex interactions between molecular and cellular elements of the immune system (systems immunology).
The institute strives for strong international partnerships, including with ETH Zürich and the University of Oxford, to train the next generation of Immune Engineers. The BIIE is supported by a generous endowment from the Fondation Botnar, which will provide over USD 1 billion over 15 years. The goal is to build a vibrant institute with up to 300 scientists and staff. The BIIE is based in Basel, Switzerland.