Here at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology the future is being written in the language of life itself. This isn’t just a building it’s a hub of innovation where biology chemistry and engineering converge to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology or MIB as it’s known was officially opened in 2006. It quickly became an internationally recognized center. The John Garside Building even won Building of the Year.
Inside its walls academic communities explore interdisciplinary quantitative bioscience. Multidisciplinary research teams work tirelessly. Their mission priorities include fundamental bioscience and technology development. They focus on delivering bio-based chemicals and materials for clean growth. Also new biotechnologies for advanced therapeutics are researched. And finally the engineering of biological solutions for environmental protection.
The MIB has become known for its strengths in industrial biotechnology. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities for biomolecule engineering. Enzyme engineering and industrial biocatalysts are key areas. Structural and computational biology thrive here. Microbial and microbiome engineering are also important. Biotechnology for materials and health rounds out their expertise.
Currently the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology houses 40 academic research groups. Around 400 staff and postgraduate researchers call it home. The institute drives towards net zero emissions. It finds sustainable routes to manufacture pharmaceuticals. They create value-added chemicals and advanced materials. The MIB researches next-generation biofuels.
Researchers come from various disciplines. They include biology chemistry and chemical engineering. Computation and bioinformatics are crucial. Medicine and even the humanities play a role. They engineer biology and its systems for the benefit of humankind.
The work here impacts the world directly. The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology develops new diagnostic tests. These tests target diseases like Parkinson’s. They create sustainable routes to advanced synthetic fuels. The MIB is developing cleaner production solutions. These solutions turn waste into valuable chemicals. They help to create a circular economy.
The institute has a unique suite of advanced technology capabilities. These tools help further research. They provide invaluable support to industry. The MIB offers a unique infrastructure. Its research environment promotes innovative science. The institute removes barriers between disciplines.
In November 2019 the MIB received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize. This award recognized the MIB as a beacon of excellence. The honor was for its work in Industrial Biotechnology.
So as you stand here take a moment to appreciate the work being done within these walls. The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology is shaping a healthier more sustainable and prosperous future for all. It’s a place where scientific dreams become tangible solutions.