We are a world-leading research centre whose goal is to take us beyond what any single, existing microbe on earth can do.
Our centre brings together 17 research groups from nine Australian universities comprising almost 300 researchers. We collaborate with a range of partners, including biotech start-ups, government departments, international university and research facilities, medium to large business and industry bodies. Together we aim to create an environmentally sustainable processing industry, leading to significant rural investment, jobs and new export opportunities.
Our goal is to provide 21st century solutions to global agricultural, food production, manufacturing, healthcare and environmental challenges. For thousands of years, we have used microbes to create bread, wine and cheese. Now synthetic biology goes one step further, engineering ways to convert biomass from agriculture or waste streams to biofuels, bio plastics and other high-value chemicals.