Application Domains

Our research program is focussed around five Application Domains: Foundation Technologies, Environment & Biocontrol, Chemicals & Fibres, Health & Medicine and Maximising Impact.

Our research program is focussed around six Application Domains

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Industrial Biotechnology

Projects in this program of work will contribute to a world class SynBio capability in delivering production and manufacturing innovations in the fibres and chemicals space.

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Foundation Technologies

Development of synthetic biology parts and tools that can be applied in a wide range of application areas.

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Maximising Impact

Research focussed on the social, ethical, institutional, legal and regulatory aspects of synthetic biology - to inform the development and implementation of synthetic biology solutions to Australia's greatest challenges in health, environment and industry.

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Environment and Biocontrol

Projects in this program of work will contribute to a world class capability in delivering environmental and biocontrol solutions based on SynBio technologies.

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Health and Medicine

Projects in this program of work aim to design new synthetic biology tools and platforms that could further global health research.

Agriculture and Food

Synthetic Biology offers the potential to re-imagine the future of agriculture by accelerating the design of next generation yeast and crop production platforms that are tailored to meet specific needs.