Responsible Research and Innovation

Aligning research and innovation with societal values and needs.

Engineering biology will drive innovation and company growth across many different sectors and applications, creating impact across society. Working closely with publics and communities throughout the innovation and product lifespan we will identify and address the social and ethical questions that may be raised by certain applications to understand and manage risks and mitigate against harm. Learnings will be shared across all stakeholders involved in the innovation process so that they are aware of those risks and are encouraged to act responsibly. Widespread confidence in engineering biology-derived products will in turn attract more firms, talent and investment, bringing benefits to the economy for societal good.

Baker Group

We develop and apply mathematical and computational models to study cell and developmental biology at the cell and tissue levels. Combined with experiments, they provide insights into the mechanisms of embryo development.

Schofield Group

We study biomolecular systems, focusing on antibacterial resistance and oxygenase regulation. We specialize in iron and zinc-dependent metallo-enzymes, contributing to antibiotic research and gene regulation.

Struwe Lab

We investigate protein-linked oligosaccharides through the development of techniques that span protein engineering, chemical biology and mass spectrometry. Our goal is to pin-point glycan structures responsible for discrete biological disease processes..