Northwestern is one of the nation s premier research universities combining innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary and diverse environment.

The life sciences require interdisciplinary approaches in order to make essential progress in understanding normal cellular processes, diseases such as cancer, and the development of complex systems.  In nanotechnology, NU embodies an extraordinary combination of scientific capabilities, outreach programs, and partnerships that provide a unique and fertile ground for making substantial contributions to the field and ensure that the U.S. remains a world leader in nanotechnology.