Institute for Discovery and Innovation in Medicine and Engineering (I-Dime)
Division
Campus Planning, Design & Construction (CPDC)
Overview
The Institute for Discovery and Innovation in Medicine and Engineering (I-DIME) will be a state-of-the-art research facility located in Stony Brook University’s Research and Development Park. The building will bring together interdisciplinary teams working in biomedical engineering, computational science, and advanced imaging to drive cutting-edge discoveries and technological innovation.
Designed to support collaboration across disciplines, the facility will provide flexible research environments that encourage partnerships between academic researchers, industry collaborators, and technology innovators.
Key Highlights
- 61,000 gross square foot facility with three occupied floors and a mechanical penthouse
- Wet and dry laboratory blocks designed for both specialized experimental and computational research
- High-performance building envelope and systems designed for Net Zero readiness
- Advanced imaging suite serving as shared research core resources
- Collaboration areas designed to promote interdisciplinary interaction and innovation
Impact
Faculty, researchers, and students in STEM and medical fields will gain access to advanced research infrastructure that supports groundbreaking discoveries. The facility will also strengthen opportunities for industry collaboration, innovation, and workforce development throughout the region.
I-DIME reinforces Stony Brook University’s commitment to pioneering research that addresses real-world challenges in health, medicine, and technology while strengthening the Long Island innovation corridor.
Timeline
Design & Planning: 2025-2026
Construction Start: December 2026
Project Contacts
Robert Jarocki - Director of Capital Planning - robert.jarocki@stonybrook.edu