scholarly journals BrisSynBio: a BBSRC/EPSRC-funded Synthetic Biology Research Centre

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 689-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen R. Sedgley ◽  
Paul R. Race ◽  
Derek N. Woolfson
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
Research Framework ◽  
Responsible Research ◽  
Biology Research

BrisSynBio is the Bristol-based Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)/Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)-funded Synthetic Biology Research Centre. It is one of six such Centres in the U.K. BrisSynBio's emphasis is on rational and predictive bimolecular modelling, design and engineering in the context of synthetic biology. It trains the next generation of synthetic biologists in these approaches, to facilitate translation of fundamental synthetic biology research to industry and the clinic, and to do this within an innovative and responsible research framework.

scholarly journals SBRC-Nottingham: sustainable routes to platform chemicals from C1 waste gases

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 684-686
Author(s):  
Alan Burbidge ◽  
Nigel P. Minton
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Cupriavidus Necator ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
Platform Chemicals ◽  
Biology Research ◽  
Made In

Synthetic Biology Research Centre (SBRC)-Nottingham (www.sbrc-nottingham.ac.uk) was one of the first three U.K. university-based SBRCs to be funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part of the recommendations made in the U.K.'s Synthetic Biology Roadmap. It was established in 2014 and builds on the pioneering work of the Clostridia Research Group (CRG) who have previously developed a range of gene tools for the modification of clostridial genomes. The SBRC is primarily focussed on the conversion of single carbon waste gases into platform chemicals with a particular emphasis on the use of the aerobic chassis Cupriavidus necator.

Exploring Synthetic and Systems Biology at the University of Edinburgh

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 692-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liz Fletcher ◽  
Susan Rosser ◽  
Alistair Elfick
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Systems Biology ◽  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Common Interest ◽  
Industrial Biotechnology ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
University Of Edinburgh ◽  
The University ◽  
Research Councils

The Centre for Synthetic and Systems Biology ('SynthSys') was originally established in 2007 as the Centre for Integrative Systems Biology, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Today, SynthSys embraces an extensive multidisciplinary community of more than 200 researchers from across the University with a common interest in synthetic and systems biology. Our research is broad and deep, addressing a diversity of scientific questions, with wide ranging impact. We bring together the power of synthetic biology and systems approaches to focus on three core thematic areas: industrial biotechnology, agriculture and the environment, and medicine and healthcare. In October 2015, we opened a newly refurbished building as a physical hub for our new U.K. Centre for Mammalian Synthetic Biology funded by the BBSRC/EPSRC/MRC as part of the U.K. Research Councils' Synthetic Biology for Growth programme.

scholarly journals SYNBIOCHEM–a SynBio foundry for the biosynthesis and sustainable production of fine and speciality chemicals

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 675-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Carbonell ◽  
Andrew Currin ◽  
Mark Dunstan ◽  
Donal Fellows ◽  
Adrian Jervis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Sustainable Production ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Integrated Technology ◽  
Technology Platforms ◽  
Biology Research ◽  
Unique Capability

The Manchester Synthetic Biology Research Centre (SYNBIOCHEM) is a foundry for the biosynthesis and sustainable production of fine and speciality chemicals. The Centre's integrated technology platforms provide a unique capability to facilitate predictable engineering of microbial bio-factories for chemicals production. An overview of these capabilities is described.

scholarly journals Developing a graduate training program in Synthetic Biology: SynBioCDT

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Idil Cazimoglu ◽  
Alexander P S Darlington ◽  
Aurelija Grigonyte ◽  
Charlotte E G Hoskin ◽  
Juntai Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Post Graduate Training ◽  
Graduate Training Program ◽  
Research Councils

Abstract This article presents the experience of a team of students and academics in developing a post-graduate training program in the new field of Synthetic Biology. Our Centre for Doctoral Training in Synthetic Biology (SynBioCDT) is an initiative funded by the United Kingdom’s Research Councils of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPSRC), and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences (BBSRC). SynBioCDT is a collaboration between the Universities of Oxford, Bristol and Warwick, and has been successfully running since 2014, training 78 students in this field. In this work, we discuss the organization of the taught, research and career development training. We also address the challenges faced when offering an interdisciplinary program. The article concludes with future directions to continue the development of the SynBioCDT.

Biochemical contacts and collaborations between China and the U.K. since 1911

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 1313-1322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guy G. Dodson
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Royal Society ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
Joint Activities ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
And Function ◽  
Research Councils

Scientific contact lies at the heart of research and that between China and the U.K. is an important example of how it can come about. In 1911, when the Biochemical Society began, U.K. science was developing fast with profound discoveries in physics (the Rutherford atomic model) and biochemistry (the discovery of vitamins). In China, however, there was great social and political instability and a revolution. Since then, the turbulence of two world wars and a variety of deep global political tensions meant that the contacts between China and U.K. did not reflect the prodigious growth of biochemistry. There was, however, one particular and remarkable contact, that made by Joseph Needham, an outstanding biochemist. He visited China between 1943 and 1946, contacting many Chinese universities that were severely dislocated by war. Showing remarkable diplomatic abilities, Needham managed to arrange delivery of research and teaching equipment. His activities helped the universities to carry out their functions under near-impossible conditions and reminded them that they had friends abroad. Most remarkably, Joseph Needham developed an extraordinary grasp of Chinese culture, science and history and he opened the West to the extent and importance of Chinese science. Formal scientific and intellectual contacts between the scientific academic bodies in China and U.K., notably the Chinese Academy of Science and the Royal Society, resumed after British recognition of the Chinese Communist government in 1950. The delegations included outstanding scientists in biochemistry and related disciplines. Research activities, such as that concerning influenza, were soon established, whereas institutions, such as the Royal Society and the Wellcome Trust, acted a little later to support research. The outcomes have been long-term collaborations in such areas as insulin structure and function. There are now numerous joint activities in biochemistry and biomedicine supported by the MRC (Medical Research Council), BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council), NERC (Natural Environment Research Council), EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) and UKRC (UK Research Councils). The present contacts and the associated research are very considerable and growing. It is clear that biochemistry in both countries has much to offer each other, and there is every reason to believe that these contacts will continue to expand in the future.

scholarly journals SYNBIOCHEM Synthetic Biology Research Centre, Manchester – A UK foundry for fine and speciality chemicals production

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 271-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Le Feuvre RA ◽  
Carbonell P ◽  
Currin A ◽  
Dunstan M ◽  
Fellows D ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Biology Research

Oleg L. Kuznetsov (to the mire scientist’s anniversary)

2012 ◽  
pp. 145-146
Author(s):  
O. V. Galanina
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Russian Academy Of Sciences ◽  
Academy Of Sciences

On February 18, 2012 our colleague — doctor biological Sciences, head of Laboratory for mire ecosystems of Institute of biology of Karelian research centre of Russian Academy of Sciences Oleg L. Kuznetsov 60 years old.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document