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Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

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Welcome to the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

We 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.

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MIB awarded Queen's Anniversary Prize
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Research Beacon - biotechnology

Research

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Chemicals and materials

We are developing more sustainable and commercially competitive chemicals and materials.
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Food, energy, and environment

Find out how we are solving global environmental challenges.
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Medicine and health

We are contributing to economising healthcare.

News

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Royal Society of Chemistry prizes

Three individuals and four teams from The University of Manchester have won prestigious prizes.
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MIB group scoop top prize

Four researchers have won this year's North West Biotech Initiative business idea competition.
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Scientists accelerate pathway to drugs for COVID-19

Scientists have developed a more efficient method to produce medicines for treatments such as COVID-19.
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Celebrating International Women's Day in the MIB

Three women from the MIB are featured in the University's International Women's Day campaign.
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Professor Nigel Scrutton appointed to BBSRC council

Professor Nigel Scrutton will sit on the council for three years.

Business engagement

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Collaborate with us

Find out how your business and our researchers can collaborate.
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Commercialisation

We can help commercialise research for business applications.
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Impact

Find out how our research has impact, and what this could mean for your business.

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Contact us

Get in touch with us

Latest papers

Explore our latest papers

People

See who we are

Be part of our community

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Study

Explore postgraduate study opportunities at the MIB.
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Social responsibility

Find out more about our social responsibility initiatives.
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Our history

Read more about our history and ethos as an institute.