Manchester Institute of Biotechnology Home Research Study Connect About Manchester Institute of Biotechnology About History and leadership Manchester Institute of Biotechnology About People News History and leadership History and leadership In 2006 the £38M Manchester Institute of Biotechnology at the John Garside Building opened its doors to our researchers and industry partners. The purpose-built building is home a multi- and interdisciplinary community of researchers from backgrounds in physics, chemistry, mathematics, computation, engineering, and biology. We borrow knowledge and wisdom from the history and heritage of our University and academic Departments and draw our pioneering spirit from a city that has historically been at the front of change. Now, we are leading a new revolution, to advance our understanding of the applications of biotechnology, to develop solutions to today's grand challenges and create a better world for all. Since our founding, we have grown to be one of the leading institutes for biotechnology in the UK, attracting investment and partnership deals from companies such as AstraZeneca, Waters, and BP, as well as talented students, academics, and professionals. The building itself offers dedicated and fully specified workspaces for a range of different activities, from bright, open-plan offices for write-ups, through to laboratories with industry standard equipment. At the centre of the building is a large and airy atrium that offers a space for spontaneous interaction and events. Our leadership We have built a leadership team that infuses academia and industry in a way that supports our goals and ambitions. Our leadership team work hard to ensure that the MIB's research remains at the forefront of current knowledge in biotechnology and drives forward our vision of a cleaner and more sustainable future. Biotechnology tackles the challenges of how to manufacture the molecules and materials that we rely on today, but in a clean and green manner. It allows us to take the components of nature and combine them in new ways, potentially allowing us to access new-to-nature molecules and materials. These could form the basis of next generation medicines and diagnostics; recyclable fabrics and plastics; and functional foods with enhanced nutritional benefits. So, how do we do this? At the MIB, we focus our research in three key areas: chemicals and materials; food, energy and environment; and medicine and health. We are committed to delivering internationally recognised programmes operating across science and engineering disciplines, with an emphasis on translational research, knowledge transfer and discovery through innovation. The impact of our work is reflected in the quality, volume, societal and economic impact of our research. Professor Rob Field / Director, Manchester Institute of Biotechnology Our research themes Find out more about our key areas of research. Business engagement Get in touch if you're looking for business opportunities. Social responsibility Find out about our outreach and social responsibility initiatives. Contact us Find out who to contact if you have a query. Contacts +44 (0) 161 306 5200 Contact details Find us Manchester Institute of Biotechnology The University of Manchester 131 Princess Street Manchester M1 7DN United Kingdom Connect with us Disclaimer Data Protection Copyright notice Web accessibility Freedom of information Charitable status Royal Charter Number: RC000797 Your privacy is important We use cookies on this site to improve your experience, analyse site usage and assist in our marketing efforts. By clicking the accept button you agree to our use of cookies. Accept all cookies Cookies settings