Welcome to Rice University's Biomaterials Lab. The Biomaterials Lab supports advanced biomedical research by providing access to shared equipment and expertise along with educational programs.
The Biomaterials Lab has hosted their fifth annual Biofabrication Workshop
![State-of-the-art instruments at the Biomaterials Lab](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2021-09/cellink.png?itok=3KZPMDwP)
Students share their stories on how the instruments at the BML advanced their research
![Student participants in the CECT multi-site undergraduate summer research program](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2021-05/Upcoming%20Opportunities%20Undergrad_Hero.jpg?itok=Qdf0WAKv)
Upcoming research opportunities
The Biomaterials Lab is reopening to external users and changing guidelines for existing users.
![A bioprinter in the Biomaterials Lab](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2021-01/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190619112707461_COVER.jpg?itok=jgQ_5AVL)
The BML returns to Stage 2 guidelines to keep users safe
![3D printer fabricating with a hydrogel material.](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2020-10/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190619112707461_COVER_0.jpg?itok=va6nhqGL)
The Biomaterials Lab is reopening to external users and changing guidelines for existing users.
![BRC](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2020-08/brc.jpg?itok=3pyiRhyO)
Rice University moves to Phase 2 Research guidelines
![BRC at night](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2020-08/BRC_Night_png_452x328_q85.jpg?itok=C5FyDMBI)
Guidelines for Research Stage 1 Activity within the Biomaterials Lab
![BRC at Rice University](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2020-08/BRC%20exterior%20adjusted_PS.jpg?itok=57vYlg4X)
The Biomaterials Lab Goes Virtual for the 2020 Biofabrication Workshop
![Students discussing the use of a bioprinter](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2020-08/Small-view%20of%20bioprinter.jpg?itok=g0DWqlj5)
Personalized point-of-care medicine and tissue engineering
![Students learn how to print vascularized tissues](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2020-08/Resized_cellink.png?itok=7pPHRZ26)
![Students learn the basics of bioprinting](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2020-08/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190227134334659_COVER.jpg?itok=A4BpLo6e)
Attendees from around the area show up for a day filled with biofabrication talks and demonstrations.
![Students learn about bioprinting](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2020-08/DSC_0368_resized.jpg?itok=R2D_clxL)
![Students discuss 3D printing](/bml/sites/g/files/bxs4076/files/styles/size_450x350/public/2020-08/DSC_0373_resized.jpg?itok=fic-6ZS9)
The Biomaterials Lab welcomes students for a day of laboratory demonstrations and learning about careers in the field