Research facilities
At the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, our facilities are more than just specialist laboratories – they are engines of innovation that enable world‑class research, high‑quality data generation and impactful collaboration.
Each facility is staffed by expert technical specialists and equipped with advanced instrumentation designed to accelerate discovery, strengthen translational research and support partners from academia, industry and government.
By working with us, collaborators gain access to a uniquely integrated ecosystem: automated biological workflows, cutting‑edge spectroscopy and analytical platforms, high‑throughput bioprocessing, advanced NMR capabilities and national‑level infrastructure for biomolecular and materials analysis. Whether you are developing new biotechnologies, scaling up a process, or seeking specialist analytical support, our teams provide the expertise, training and technical insight needed to deliver robust, reproducible and high‑impact outcomes.
Together, these facilities provide a collaborative environment where ideas become experiments, experiments become discoveries, and discoveries move closer to real‑world application.
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BioAutomation Facility
The BioAutomation Facility provides advanced, high‑throughput automation technologies that streamline complex biological workflows. It supports research across synthetic biology, biocatalysis, engineering biology and more, and offers training and hands‑on access to advanced automation platforms.
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Biochemical Preparation Facility
The Biochemical Preparation Facility supports researchers across the MIB with specialist expertise in preparing, growing and purifying biological samples. Equipped with advanced microbiology and biochemical tools, the facility provides training, technical assistance and safe laboratory environments, enabling efficient, reproducible workflows for more than 300 users from over 40 research groups.
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Biophysical Spectroscopy Facility
The Biophysical Spectroscopy Facility provides advanced spectroscopy and kinetics instrumentation to analyse molecular structure, dynamics and reactions. Supporting over 70 users, it enables research across protein science, photochemistry, biomaterials and more. The facility offers one of the UK’s widest ranges of biophysical characterisation techniques.
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Biomolecular NMR Facility
The Biomolecular NMR Facility delivers atomic‑level insights into molecular structure and dynamics using advanced NMR spectroscopy. Its high‑performance instruments support structural biology, biophysics, chemical analysis and metabolomics, offering specialist techniques, high‑throughput capabilities and access to national DNP‑MAS infrastructure for cutting‑edge research across life and physical sciences.
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Biomolecular Simulation and Chemical Modelling Facility
The Biomolecular Simulation and Chemical Modelling Facility helps researchers understand biological and chemical systems using computational tools to model reactions, predict structures and explore molecular behaviour that underpins experimental results.
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Manchester Protein Structure Facility
The Manchester Protein Structure Facility helps researchers uncover the three‑dimensional structures of proteins and small molecules, supporting discovery across biology, chemistry and medicine using high‑resolution structural biology techniques.
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Mass Spectrometry and Separations Facility
The Mass Spectrometry and Separations Facility delivers advanced analytical support across science and engineering, offering state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation, expert training, and specialist services. With 13 technical professionals and extensive MS and chromatography capabilities, the team supports diverse research projects, collaborative studies, and independent instrument use.
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UK DNP MAS NMR facility
The UK Dynamic Nuclear Polarization Magic-Angle Spinning NMR Facility is distributed across three host institutions: the University of Cambridge, The University of Manchester, and the University of Nottingham. The facility is open to external users and an application scheme makes it possible for users to apply for instrument time.
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