Academic collaboration
We welcome enquiries from academic collaborators looking to work with our researchers, access our facilities or share knowledge through networks and events.
We offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment with internationally recognised strengths in enzyme engineering, biocatalysis, structural biology, microbial engineering and computational biology, we provide a powerful platform for academic collaboration.
Whether you’re advancing fundamental research or co‑creating new technologies, our collaborative culture and specialist capabilities make MIB an exceptional partner for high‑impact scientific discovery.
Experts in a range of engineering biology disciplines
Meet our researchers and find people with the skills you need for your project. When you work with the MIB you benefit from our collective knowledge and gain access to cross-disciplinary networks, offering new ways of working that are designed to challenge tradtional thinking and offer fresh perspectives.
Practical access to technical support
We offer access to advanced technologies and facilities to support academic research. Fully supported by skilled technical staff, our facilities provide unparalleled technical capabilities.
Continued professional development for researchers
Through our dedicated training centre – Manchester Biomolecule Engineering Centre (MBEC) – we offer researchers specialist training on the latest generation of technical equipment.
Explore our research
Fundamental bioscience and technology
Sustainable bio-based chemicals and materials
Biological solutions for environmental protection
Biotechnologies for advanced therapeutics
Get in touch
Reach out to our researchers for more information about their work, or if you have a general enquiry, please contact our team.