Welcome to the Manchester Institute of BiotechnologyWe are a purpose-built, interdisciplinary research institute working to advance the biotechnology agenda. Forging our future Professor Nigel Scrutton talks about industrial biotechnology and its importance in society, and how the MIB is working in this area. MIB awarded Queen's Anniversary Prize Research Beacon - biotechnology Research Chemicals and materials We are developing more sustainable and commercially competitive chemicals and materials. Food, energy, and environment Find out how we are solving global environmental challenges. Medicine and health We are contributing to economising healthcare. News See all news A nose to diagnose: improving Parkinson's diagnosis Joy Milne is a ‘super smeller’, she has a rare condition that gives her an extremely sensitive sense of smell. Tales From The future A beer made in a recent collaboration between researchers at The University of Manchester and Cloudwater Brew Co. The plastic problem Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem. First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel A collaboration project has successfully flown a drone using synthetic kerosene. Future medicines Manchester lab develop more sustainable and rapid route to future medicines. Business engagement Collaborate with us Find out how your business and our researchers can collaborate. Commercialisation We can help commercialise research for business applications. Impact Find out how our research has impact, and what this could mean for your business. Discover more Contact us Get in touch with us Latest papers Explore our latest papers People See who we are Be part of our community Study Explore postgraduate study opportunities at the MIB. Social responsibility Find out more about our social responsibility initiatives. Our history Read more about our history and ethos as an institute.
