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ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology (ARC Centre of Excellence administered by Macquarie University) (2020–2027)

Abstract:
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology (CoESB) will provide the technical innovation critical for Australia to develop a vibrant bioeconomy building on the nation's strengths in agriculture. For thousands of years we have used microbes to create bread, wine, cheese. Now, our Centre will pioneer new approaches to the design of synthetic microbes, enabling the development of custom-designed microbial communities, synthetic organelles and new to nature biological pathways and enzymes. CoESB will combine engineering with molecular biology to design and construct novel biological systems that can convert biomass from agriculture or waste streams to biofuel, bioplastics and other high-value chemicals.
Grant type:
Macquarie University
Researchers:

  • Professor Lars Nielsen

    Senior Group Leader
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

  • Professor Brad Sherman

    UQ Laureate Fellow
    School of Law
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
    UQ Laureate Fellow
    School of Law
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

  • Professor Esteban Marcellin

    Professorial Research Fellow
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
    of Queensland Alliance for Agricult
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

  • Professor Martie-Louise Verreynne

    Associate Dean (Research)
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

  • Dr Axa Gonzalez

    Senior Bioprocess Engineer / Resear
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Funded by:
Macquarie University