Research at BIC
BIC has a diverse research portfolio focused around three broad flagship themes. Our research is multi-disciplinary and highly collaborative. We have had particular success in seeding and developing new ideas, nurturing these to where they can leverage more substantial external funding.
BIC supports a dynamic research environment for staff and students. We invest heavily in hi-tech equipment that brings new and exciting capabilities to advance our research.
Flagship one - Evolving and engineering biomolecules
Enzyme evolution, RNA (co)evolution, and how evolution can be harnessed to engineer enzymes with novel properties.
Flagship two - Engineering biotechnology
Rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing technologies from engineering to solve molecular and cellular life sciences challenges.
Flagship three - Chemical biology
Involves the application of chemical techniques, tools, and analyses, and often compounds produced through synthetic chemistry.