Research centres and companies conducting research and innovation in engineering biology Research centres at the University of Edinburgh with complementary expertise and shared interests in engineering biology. The Centre for Engineering BiologyA community of 200 researchers across 50 groups, uniting biology, engineering, medicine, and the social sciences to tackle challenges with global impact. Engineering Biology for Advanced Therapeutics HubTransforming healthcare by harnessing engineering biology, to develop safe, effective, and accessible gene therapies. Designing and testing genetic tools to deliver treatment to the right tissue, at the right level, and for the right amount of time. UKRI-funded “Mission Hub” led by the University of Edinburgh with partners at the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, the CRUK Scotland Institute, and industry collaborators. Roslin Innovation Centre Companies based at the Roslin Innovation Centre, Easter Bush Campus, that apply engineering biology tools to develop innovative commercial solutions in biotechnology, animal health, and sustainable agriculture.Beta Bugs Ltd | Making Better Insects | Unlocking the genetic potential of Black Soldier Fly farmingBiophoundry Inc | The Engine of Phage InnovationOxitec Ltd | A new generation of solutions to address the challenges of a changing planetPhytoVenomics Ltd | AI-Designed Plant-Based Antivenoms | Revolutionary Biotechnology This article was published on 2025-10-21