Our Research
We explore all aspects of synthetic and systems biology in the broad thematic areas outlined below
Engineering biology is the application of (rigorous) engineering principles to the design and fabrication of biological components and systems, from modifications of natural systems to new forms of artificial biology. It encompasses the entire innovation ecosystem, from breakthrough synthetic biology research to translation and application.
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Mammalian Engineering Biology
Synthetic biology is being applied to gain insight into human health and disease and to transform medicine and healthcare.
Circular Bioeconomy
Synthetic and systems biology can help create more sustainable solutions to our planet's challenges.
Microbial Systems and AMR
Understanding how living systems work is essential if we are to better understand how cells function and why diseases occur.
Automation and Robotics
Low-cost automation tools, enhanced with the power of artificial intelligence and data-sharing protocols, can revolutionize biological research and development.
Cellular Agritechnology
We can engineer plant cells to create greener and more sustainable platforms for manufacturing chemicals.
Systems Modelling
Models enable us to make sense of complex systems and to predict how they will behave in differing environments.
Responsible Research and Innovation
The engineering of mammalian systems, bringing together research in synthetic biology, epigenetics and stem cells, opens up novel questions for social scientific research and provides a unique opportunity to further the development of the concept of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).
Bio-based Manufacturing in Space
Can biology help us build towards a sustainable future for humans in space.