Synthetic Biology, Biotechnology
Engineering biology and biotechnology explore the vast array of molecular processes in bacteria and other microorganisms, including how to control and harness them for industrial applications. This encompasses the areas of synthetic biology, biological chemistry, natural products, bioenergy and cell biology.
Our research spans processes at the molecular and atomic levels, providing insight into the production and manipulation of natural products, biological vectors and industrially-relevant enzymes. It also explores the interactions between hosts and pathogens, the mechanisms of how microbial cells develop and the electrochemistry of mineral-respiring bacteria.
Companies that spin-out from the research conducted on the Park are now starting to demonstrate how it can be translated into viable commercial enterprises that can have a positive impact on the global challenges we face.