biomanufacturing
/ˌbaɪoʊˌmænjəˈfækʧərɪŋ/
Definition
The industrial use of biological systems, such as cells or microorganisms, to produce commercially valuable substances like vaccines, therapies, or medical devices.
Etymology
The term is a compound of the prefix 'bio-' (from Greek 'bios', meaning life) and 'manufacturing' (from Latin 'manu factum', meaning made by hand). It emerged in modern scientific contexts to describe the translation of biological science into large-scale industrial production.
In the news
In this article, biomanufacturing is identified as a key area of research innovation at the Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, where experts aim to bridge the gap between laboratory biological discoveries and real-world clinical applications.
Georgia Tech Receives Commitment to Launch New AI-Driven Health Innovation Center
Read the full article ↗Georgia Institute of Technology