About the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre
Biotechnology uses plant-based and waste resources to produce or process materials, chemicals and energy, offering green and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels in everything from energy, to medicines and food packaging.
IBioIC is a networking and support organisation that connects industry, academia and government to bring biotechnology processes and products to the global market. We do this by offering scale-up facilities, talent development, funding provision, and promotion of Scotland’s unique assets.
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IBioIC’s Governing Board sets the strategic direction of the Centre, ensuring all its activities contribute to its overall vision. The Governing Board is also responsible for compliance, financial oversight and risk management.
Members of IBioIC’s Governing Board
Chair – Peter Williams (Chair), INEOS
Mark Bustard, IBioIC
Duncan Graham, University of Strathclyde
Susan Rosser, University of Edinburgh
Luuk Van Der Wielen, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, IRL & Delft University of Technology, NL
Derek Stewart, James Hutton Institute
Sara Holland, Potter Clarkson
Martin Hayes, Johnson Matthey
Barbara Blaney, Johnson Matthey
Chris Courtney, NMIS
Deborah O’Neil, NovaBiotics
Jeremy Gillespie, Arcticzymes
Kirk Malone, Britest
Observers
Julia Mitchell, Scottish Funding Council
Nic Peyret, Scottish Enterprise
If you are a current member of IBioIC and would like to register your interest in becoming a member of our Governing Board, please email us at info@ibioic.com.
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The Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Advisory Board (KEI) oversees initiatives and strategic guidance aimed at fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government to advance the Centres biotechnology innovations.
Members of IBioIC’s KEI AB
Adam Giangreco, SRUC
Alexandra McConnachie, Heriot-Watt University
Alicja Dzieciol, SilviBio
Amy Tayler, Edinburgh Innovations
Catherine Breslin, University of Strathclyde
Colin McMurray, Forth Valley College
Gail Shuttleworth, NNFCC
Giovanna Bermano, Robert Gordon University
Jonathan Dempsey, Pathway Bio
Josie Lefevre, Thomas Swan
Lissa Herron, Converge
Orla Kelly, University of the West of Scotland
Paty Rojas, SAOS
Polly Van Alstyne, UCL Innovation & Enterprise
Tamsyn Kennedy, Scottish Water
Mark Bustard, IBioIC
Liz Fletcher, IBioIC
If you are a current member of IBioIC and would like to register your interest in becoming a member of our KEI Advisory Board please email us at info@ibioic.com.
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The Skills Advisory Board (SAB) provides guidance on developing a highly skilled workforce to support the growth of the industrial biotechnology sector.
Chair – Murray Brown, Britest
Susan Bryan, University of the Highlands and Islands
Susan Rosser, University of Edinburgh
Jen Vanderhoven, Frey Consulting
Jo Partridge, MiAlgae
Luuk Van Der Wielen, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, IRL & Delft University of Technology, NL
Tim Miller, Croda
Mary Jenkinson-Finch, BBSRC
Sara Holland, Potter Clarkson
Alex McVey, OGIBio
Mary Doherty, IBioIC
Kirsty Robb, IBioIC
Stephen Gordon, IBioIC
If you are a current member of IBioIC and would like to register your interest in becoming a member of our SAB, please email us at info@ibioic.com.
Meet the Team
Industry Members
IBioIC has over 400 member organisations, working across Scotland, the rest of the UK and Europe to find innovative solutions to modern problems.
Our industry members range from medical biotechnology companies working on protein production through to those developing green solutions in biomanufacturing, that utilise agriculture, marine and forestry derived feedstocks in sustainable manufacturing processes.
Academic Members
IBioIC works in partnership with a number of further education, higher education and research institutes across Scotland with core competencies in biotechnology processes.
These institutions are instrumental in contributing to the successful development of the IBioIC. If you are looking to collaborate and work with one of our academic partners, we can facilitate the introductions and make sure you are connected to the right people at the right educational institute.
IB Champions
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IBioIC provides support to every university and college in Scotland, which is a significant task for our small team. So, we have recruited a ‘clan’ of enthusiastic helpers to champion industrial biotechnology (IB) across Scotland.
Our Industrial Biotechnology Champions (IB Champions) work to generate local interest and excitement around biotechnology, and to help promote IBioIC. They are also working with our team of Senior Impact Managers to help identify and support relevant research and innovation in collaboration with local business support teams.
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All our IB Champions are volunteers, ranging from post-doctoral researchers to professors. We have at least one Champion in each university so there is Scotland-wide representation.
If you are interested in contacting your local Champion, you can find their contacts below.
Abertay University
Professor Alberto Fiore: a.fiore@abertay.ac.uk
Edinburgh Napier University
Dr Fiona Stainsby:f.stainsby@napier.ac.uk
Glasgow School of Art
Lynsey Calder: l.calder@gsa.ac.uk
Heriot-Watt University
Dr Bart Pander: b.pander@hw.ac.uk
Dr Emma Perfect:e.perfect@hw.ac.uk
Queen Margaret University
Dr Julien Lonchamp: jlonchamp@qmu.ac.uk
Robert Gordon University
Professor Christine Edwards: c.edwards@rgu.ac.uk
Dr Shohel Siddique: s.a.siddique@rgu.ac.uk
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
Dr Mikey Ross:michael.ross@sams.ac.uk
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
Dr Maha Shalaby:mshalaby@sruc.ac.uk
Kerry Weaver:kerry.weaver@sruc.ac.uk
Dr Ian Fleming:i.n.fleming@abdn.ac.uk
University of Dundee
Dr Reza Shafiei:r.z.shafiei@dundee.ac.uk
Dr Jonathan Griffin:jgriffin001@dundee.ac.uk
University of Edinburgh
Ms Ines Foidl:ines.foidl@ed.ac.uk
Professor Chris French: c.french@ed.ac.uk
Dr Tessa Moses:tessa.moses@ed.ac.uk
University of Glasgow
Professor Mike Barrett: michael.barrett@glasgow.ac.uk
Dr Bernhard Schmidt:bernhard.schmidt@glasgow.ac.uk
Mrs Claire Carberry:claire.carberry@glasgow.ac.uk
University of St Andrews
Dr Laura Aitken:la49@st-andrews.ac.uk
Mrs Fiona Ross:fmr2@st-andrews.ac.uk
University of Stirling
Professor Rachel Norman:rachel.norman@stir.ac.uk
University of Strathclyde
Dr Morgan Feeney: morgan.feeney@strath.ac.uk
Dr Victoria Outram:victoria.outram@strath.ac.uk
University of the Highlands & Islands
Dr Szabolcs Pap:szabolcs.pap@uhi.ac.uk
University of the West of Scotland
Professor Gordie Mackay:w.mackay@uws.ac.uk
Dr Mohammed Yaseen:mohammed.yaseen@uws.ac.uk
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IB is a fast-moving sector that underpins Net Zero strategies and economic growth; it is also leading to the generation of exciting new companies and career opportunities. By working with IBioIC, IB Champions connect with industry, learn about emerging technologies, explore new career paths, and expand your networks and skills.
In return, we provide training and support, as well as free access to all our events including our Annual Conference – the UK’s largest IB conference. We’ll also host exclusive IB Champion events annually, to allow the Champions to network and socialise with peers.
If you are interested, please let us know as positions may become vacant in the coming year. Please email lorna.watt@ibioic.com.
What is in an Innovation Centre?
When it comes to innovation, coming up with the core idea is one thing – implementing it can be quite another. Often, it demands industry know-how, specialist research and new skillsets, not forgetting additional sources of funding. As an Innovation Centre, this is where we can help you.
IBioIC has an extensive network that spans industry, academia and government. We can:
connect you to the companies that are already breaking new ground in your industry
link you in with the leading academics doing specialist research in your field
work with other public sector and third sector organisations who might be able to help you
both provide and advise on routes to funding your innovative ideas
upskill the next generation through our bespoke skills and training programmes
What is Industrial Biotechnology?
Biotechnology uses plant-based and waste resources to produce or process materials, chemicals and energy.
It offers green and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels – and this can be everything from energy, to medicines and food packaging. Biotechnology holds one of the keys in unlocking the change we need to move from an economy largely reliant on fossil fuels, towards the Net-Zero targets set for 2045 in Scotland, and for the 2050 targets set at the UK level.