The new blue
In this IBioIC funded project, ScotBio and Edinburgh University explored an improved process for the production of ScotBio Blue.
A biobased source of home care product ingredients
Academics at the University of Edinburgh are helping Unilever achieve their sustainability goals with a yeast-based surfactant alternative.
New tools for gene therapy
IBioIC have funded a long-standing collaboration between AskBio Europe and Matthew Nolan’s group at the University of Edinburgh, where several breakthroughs have been made towards new gene therapy tools.
Looking for the potential in food waste
Investigating the chemical properties of waste for potential commercial applications.
Circularising the Scottish leather industry
This project supported Scottish Leather Group’s commitment to a circular process by finding new uses for Greaves, one of the by-products of the leather production process.
Advances towards new treatments for brain cancer
In this project, IBioIC funded a team of scientists at Edinburgh University to work with ILC Therapeutics to develop a platform that could produce hybrid proteins, based on the Type 1 Interferons, with enhanced cancer fighting capabilities.
Accelerating the development of gene control
AskBio accelerate their product design thanks to IBioIC project funding.
Harnessing bacteria as microbial factories
Ingenza make headway on challenging project thanks to academic collaboration.
Engineered yeast help deliver a route to cheaper therapeutics
Glycoproteins made using yeast have the potential to significantly reduce the cost of treatments for the NHS.
Food for fungi
IBioIC funded a collaboration between 3F BIO and the University of Strathclyde to develop and test a sustainable protein production process which advanced the company's progress towards commercialisation.
Purifying short chains of sugars
Edinburgh academics help Scottish SME improve their sugar processing.
ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY, HND STUDENT 2017/18
I was drawn to the course as it has been developed in partnership with industry leaders, improving student employability.
DECLAN MCLELLAND, HND STUDENT 2017/18
I would have to say the most enjoyable part of the course so far is the Microbiology class.
BLAIR MACKIE IBIOIC MSC STUDENT 2017/18
Blair Mackie was one of IBioIC’s 2017/18 MSc students. He undertook a ten week industrial placement with uFraction8, which allowed him to continue his academic career.