Bio-interface Research in the MIB
Our Research Grand Challenges |
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Industrial BiotechnologyWith expertise across all key biochemical areas the MIB is uniquely placed to translate research towards biotechnological applications. Energy and BiofuelsResearch into alternative biofuels, direct conversion of solar energy by cyanobacteria, biologically produced hydrocarbons and algae biofuels. Biomedical and HealthcareSystems modelling of health and disease, early detection of disease, personalised diagnostics, drug design and delivery, and innovative technology.
Research ThemesOur grand challenges will be realised by working across our four research themes which encapsulate studies at the molecular, systems and design levels.
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| Synthetic and Chemical Biology | Biomolecular Mechanism and Catalysis (BMC) | |||
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Encapsulates a spectrum of research who's primary focus is the design, creation and application of biomolecular systems utillising natural, modified and/or non- biological components in novel combinations. |
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Rigorous physicochemical techniques are used to elucidate nanoscale properties of biomolecules, including details of mechanism and catalysis. |
| Systems Biology | Enabling Technology | |||
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Models information obtained through experimental analysis in the complex environment of the living cell. It takes full account of the functional properties that arise in the dynamic interactions between molecules. |
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Quantitative bioscience is coupled to an extensive programme of technology development driven by expertise from the physical sciences, engineering and maths/computation. |