Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) is an internationally recognised hub for leading, cross-disciplinary work in biotechnology.

We specialise in developing disruptive bio-based technologies that will support the transition away from petrochemicals to more sustainable solutions.

Housed in the John Garside Building at The University of Manchester, the MIB is a ready-made ecosystem of interdisciplinary researchers and state-of-the-art facilities that provides a one-stop shop for businesses and policymakers in search of the collaborative expertise they need.

Driving towards net zero emissions

The MIB is responding to the political agenda on climate change and the drive towards net zero emissions by finding sustainable routes to manufacture for pharmaceuticals, value-added chemicals, advanced materials, and next-generation biofuels.

Bringing researchers together

We are home to a unique suite of advanced technology capabilities that help us further our research and provide invaluable support to industry. We bring together researchers from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, computation and bioinformatics, medicine, and the humanities to engineer biology and its systems for the benefit of humankind.

Direct impacting the world

Our work has a direct impact on the world we live in, from developing new diagnostic tests for diseases such as Parkinson’s, sustainable routes to advanced synthetic fuels, and developing cleaner production solutions that turn waste into valuable chemicals and create a circular economy.

Our impact

The MIB is addressing global challenges in medicine and health, fuels, food, and waste management and sustainable routes to materials and chemical production. Our disruptive bio-based technologies are providing novel medical diagnostics, helping us tackle the planet’s plastic waste problem and creating cleaner, more sustainable advanced synthetic fuels.