Impact

The delivery of wide ranging impact has been an important focus of the SYNBIOCHEM Centre. It has aimed to accelerate the translation of novel technology and science programmes through commercialisation of its research, provided engagement and training opportunities, worked closely with industry and proactively engaged with government and funding bodies on policy, contributing to major road maps and positional papers.

Scientific Impact

The Centre has contributed to over 450 publications most of which have used infrastructure and resources available in the SYNBIOCHEM Centre.

Outreach and Training

The Centre has aimed to engage with, train and inspire the next generation of research leaders in SynBio and with wider publics. A full portfolio of our activities can be found here.

IMPACT INNOVATION AND TRANSLATION

Whilst working on fundamental scientific research the SYNBIOCHEM Centre has been keen to innovate and translate its reserach through patent applications, licensing, the formation of spin-out companies and working closely with industry.

Policy

The SYNBIOCHEM Centre has actively engaged to ensure Synthetic Biology and the potential benefits to the bio-economy are highlighted nationally and internationally to a broad audience including government and NGOs.