The Institute for Molecular and Nanoscale Innovation (IMNI) was founded in 2007 and serves as an umbrella organization to support centers and collaborative research teams in targeted areas of the molecular and nanosciences.  IMNI is a "polydisciplinary" venture with more than 60 faculty members, representing nine departments across campus.  We support scientific team building, proposal preparation, block grant management, seminars, special functions, and nanoscience course offerings across campus.  IMNI also serves as a focal point for interaction with industry, government, and our affiliated hospitals. 

Much of our activity is centered around three major research themes:

• Center for Advanced Materials Research
• Center for Nanoscience & Soft Matter
• Nanohealth Initiative

IMNI supports scientific team building, proposal preparation, block grant management, seminars, special functions, and nanoscience course offerings across campus.