engbio irc
The Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre provides a hub for
anyone interested in Engineering Biology at the University of Cambridge,
including researchers, commercial partners and external collaborators.
Engineering Biology is an emerging field which applies engineering principles to
the design and modification of living systems. The University of Cambridge has
been an important and early contributor in this area. The Engineering Biology
Interdisciplinary Research Centre was established in 2013 with the support of
the Schools of Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences and Technology to bring
together related activities across the university and within the community.
Academic leadership of the IRC is provided by the Steering Committee, and
supported by the IRC Coordinator who works with researchers and external
partners to implement IRC activities. The major aims of the IRC are to: Provide
a hub of interdisciplinary exchange for all those interested in Synthetic and
Engineering Biology at the University of Cambridge, from researchers and
students to industrial partners and policy makers. Promote interdisciplinary
collaborations across the University through regular events and seed funding
competitions. Facilitate funding applications in the field of Synthetic and
Engineering Biology Initiate academic-industrial partnerships across the IRC
Research Themes. Explore open technologies for innovation, widening
participation in novel IP practices and business models for tools related to
Synthetic and Engineering Biology. Explore the wider social context of GM
technologies at the local and global level, particularly responsible innovation
for sustainability and conservation.
