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CBiRC—A Recognized Leader in Biobased Chemicals

Founded in 2008 with more than $44M in federal, industry, and Iowa State University funding, CBiRC works in tandem with Iowa and the nation’s growing biosciences sector. CBiRC’s goal is to lead the transformation of the chemical industry toward a future where chemicals derived from biomass resources will lead to the production of new bioproducts to meet evolving societal needs.

 

About our history


Our key people

Brent H. Shanks

Center Director and Distinguished Professor

bshanks@iastate.edu

Tonia McCarley

Research Administrator

tmccarly@iastate.edu

Kevin Moore

Chief Technology Officer, Biobased Products

kevinm1@iastate.edu

Brent H. Shanks

Center Director and Distinguished Professor

bshanks@iastate.edu

Tonia McCarley

Research Administrator

tmccarly@iastate.edu

Kevin Moore

Chief Technology Officer, Biobased Products

kevinm1@iastate.edu