Synthetic biology
The groups in this research theme are developing the foundational tools for synthetic biology and using these to generate innovative biological applications for cutting-edge research, healthcare and industry. The scientific research goals are to establish an engineering framework for the design and optimisation of new synthetic biology parts, devices and systems, and in tandem apply synthetic biology to develop a wide range of novel biotechnologies. Along with our research and development of synthetic biology, we also integrate our science with emerging ethical, legal and societal issues to responsibly mature this powerful new technology. For more information on our MRes in Systems and Synthetic Biology course, please click here.
Research groups
Dr Geoff Baldwin
Dr Geoff Baldwin
Reader in Biochemistry
Professor Martin Buck FRS
Professor Martin Buck FRS
Professor of Molecular Microbiology
Dr John T Heap
Dr John T Heap
Honorary Senior Lecturer
Professor Mark Isalan
Professor Mark Isalan
Professor of Synthetic Biology
Dr Patrik R Jones
Dr Patrik R Jones
Reader in Metabolic Engineering
Dr James W Murray
Dr James W Murray
Senior Lecturer
Professor Peter J Nixon
Professor Peter J Nixon
Professor of Biochemistry
Dr Tony F J Nolan
Dr Tony F J Nolan
Honorary Senior Lecturer
Dr Karen M Polizzi
Dr Karen M Polizzi
Reader in Biotechnology
Dr Jorg Schumacher
Dr Jorg Schumacher
Research Fellow
Professor Michael P H Stumpf
Professor Michael P H Stumpf
Visiting Professor
Dr Robert O J Weinzierl
Dr Robert O J Weinzierl
Reader in Molecular Biology
Dr Nikolai Windbichler
Dr Nikolai Windbichler
Lecturer