Research & Development Activities

In partnership with New York companies, the Cornell CAT supports research and development programs for Cornell faculty members in many diverse disciplines in the life sciences including biological and physical sciences, human and veterinary medicine, and engineering. The diversity results in projects such as plant, animal and human research in areas related to health, productivity and environmental issues. Thematic areas currently being supported through the Cornell CAT include:

For more information on ongoing projects in each area, go to the current year Projects listed in the tab on the left.
If you have a project that fits within the CAT's focus areas and would like to apply for a CAT grant, please visit CAT funding opportunities for more details.

* Agricultural & environmental biotechnology

* Genomics

* Biochemistry & biophysics

* Healthcare & biomedical engineering

* Biological pest control * Nanobiotechnology

* Bioremediation/biodegradation * Proteomics

* Computational biology
* Science education & public policy

* Diagnostics & detection technologies
* Science communication to the public

* Medical biotechnology * Medical devices