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The Mechanobiology Institute
Legal namestring
Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore
Websiteurl
mbi.nus.edu.sg
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1905
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
251–500
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
HQ citystring
Singapore
HQ countrystring
Singapore
HQ regionstring
Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
mechanobiology research, biomedical research institute, graduate research training, scientific core facilities, cellular mechanics studies
NAICS code2 codes
  • Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences54171
  • Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)541715
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research8731
Product category
Biomedical Research Institute
Marketing channels8 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Cost components6 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) is a university research institute that conducts interdisciplinary research on how physical and mechanical forces influence biological systems at the molecular, cellular, and tissue level. Its core offerings include a PhD Programme in Mechanobiology, an MBInfo educational platform, an MBInsights annual magazine, an MBI Undergraduate Summer Training Programme, and shared core facility services (Microscopy, Nano/Microfabrication, Computational, High-Throughput Molecular Genetics, Science Communications).

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Functional benefit
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Product overview1 text field

The Mechanobiology Institute operates as a research center within the National University of Singapore, offering a combination of research services, educational programs, and core facilities. The core offerings include the MBInfo educational platform (a wiki-style repository of mechanobiology knowledge), a PhD Programme in Mechanobiology with interdisciplinary curriculum, and seven core facility services (Microscopy Core, Nano and Microfabrication Core, Computational Core, High-Throughput Molecular Genetics Core, Science Communications Core, and Laboratories). The institute also publishes the MBInsights Annual magazine and runs the MBI Undergraduate Summer Training Programme. Together, these form an integrated research and education ecosystem focused on mechanobiology at the molecular, cellular, and tissue level.

Product and service4 records
1MBInfo
CategoryEducational Resource
2PhD Programme in Mechanobiology
CategoryEducation Programme
3Microscopy Core
CategoryCore Facility Service
4Nano and Microfabrication Core
Scale indicator4 records

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Partnership7 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

MBI is hosted by and partnered with NUS as one of four Research Centres of Excellence. NUS provides institutional support, infrastructure, and academic framework for MBI's research and education programs.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Collaboration with Dr. Matt Hepburn and Prof. Brendan Kennedy from UWA on quantitative micro-elastography research published in Communications Biology.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Collaboration with Ling Wang from the Prevedel lab for optical coherence microscopy setup and techniques.

Strategic tierModerateTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Principal investigators hold affiliations with MIT, Columbia, Weizmann Institute of Science, UC Berkeley, Universities of Paris & CNRS, Illinois, Toronto, Stony Brook, NTU enabling international research collaboration.

5Journal of Cell Science
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Research published in Journal of Cell Science; Ryosuke Nishimura's first-person interview featured in the journal.

mbi.nus.edu.sg
6Physical Review Letters
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

VILM research published in Physical Review Letters (APS).

mbi.nus.edu.sg
7Communications Biology (Nature Portfolio)
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Ovarian tissue mechanics research published in Communications Biology.

mbi.nus.edu.sg
Recent move6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Technology focused
Yes
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Feature7 records

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Profiles9 records

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The Mechanobiology Institute

Biomedical Research Institutembi.nus.edu.sg

The Mechanobiology Institute firmographics

Firmographics
Name
The Mechanobiology Institute
Legal name
Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore
Website
https://mbi.nus.edu.sg
Company type
Private
Founded year
1905
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where The Mechanobiology Institute is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Singapore
HQ country
Singapore
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

The Mechanobiology Institute business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

The Mechanobiology Institute product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) is a university research institute that conducts interdisciplinary research on how physical and mechanical forces influence biological systems at the molecular, cellular, and tissue level. Its core offerings include a PhD Programme in Mechanobiology, an MBInfo educational platform, an MBInsights annual magazine, an MBI Undergraduate Summer Training Programme, and shared core facility services (Microscopy, Nano/Microfabrication, Computational, High-Throughput Molecular Genetics, Science Communications).

Product overview

The Mechanobiology Institute operates as a research center within the National University of Singapore, offering a combination of research services, educational programs, and core facilities. The core offerings include the MBInfo educational platform (a wiki-style repository of mechanobiology knowledge), a PhD Programme in Mechanobiology with interdisciplinary curriculum, and seven core facility services (Microscopy Core, Nano and Microfabrication Core, Computational Core, High-Throughput Molecular Genetics Core, Science Communications Core, and Laboratories). The institute also publishes the MBInsights Annual magazine and runs the MBI Undergraduate Summer Training Programme. Together, these form an integrated research and education ecosystem focused on mechanobiology at the molecular, cellular, and tissue level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • MBInfo
  • PhD Programme in Mechanobiology
  • Microscopy Core
  • Nano and Microfabrication Core

Companies that use The Mechanobiology Institute

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

The Mechanobiology Institute technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Feature7 records

The Mechanobiology Institute partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and minor.

  • National University of Singapore (NUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBI is hosted by and partnered with NUS as one of four Research Centres of Excellence. NUS provides institutional support, infrastructure, and academic framework for MBI's research and education programs.
  • University of Western AustraliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Dr. Matt Hepburn and Prof. Brendan Kennedy from UWA on quantitative micro-elastography research published in Communications Biology.
  • EMBL HeidelbergmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Ling Wang from the Prevedel lab for optical coherence microscopy setup and techniques.
  • International Research InstitutionsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal investigators hold affiliations with MIT, Columbia, Weizmann Institute of Science, UC Berkeley, Universities of Paris & CNRS, Illinois, Toronto, Stony Brook, NTU enabling international research collaboration.
  • Journal of Cell ScienceminorOthersResearch published in Journal of Cell Science; Ryosuke Nishimura's first-person interview featured in the journal.
  • Physical Review LettersminorOthersVILM research published in Physical Review Letters (APS).
  • Communications Biology (Nature Portfolio)minorOthersOvarian tissue mechanics research published in Communications Biology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

The Mechanobiology Institute competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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The Mechanobiology Institute financial estimates

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The Mechanobiology Institute leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

The Mechanobiology Institute funding detail

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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The Mechanobiology Institute M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about The Mechanobiology Institute

What does The Mechanobiology Institute do?

The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) is a university research institute that conducts interdisciplinary research on how physical and mechanical forces influence biological systems at the molecular, cellular, and tissue level. Its core offerings include a PhD Programme in Mechanobiology, an MBInfo educational platform, an MBInsights annual magazine, an MBI Undergraduate Summer Training Programme, and shared core facility services (Microscopy, Nano/Microfabrication, Computational, High-Throughput Molecular Genetics, Science Communications).

Is The Mechanobiology Institute a public or private company?

The Mechanobiology Institute is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was The Mechanobiology Institute founded?

The Mechanobiology Institute was founded in 1905. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is The Mechanobiology Institute based?

The Mechanobiology Institute is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.

Does The Mechanobiology Institute have an API?

No public API is recorded for The Mechanobiology Institute.

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