A growing population, farmland degradation and now climate change - the world's crops and livestock are under increasing pressure. But could the answer be found in cutting-edge genetic technology?
The University of Queensland and CSIRO are building a new world-class $4.5 million initiative to boost Australia’s synthetic biology capabilities. The promising new venture was officially announced today at Customs House in Brisbane by UQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Høj and CSIRO Executive Director for Environment, Energy and Resources Dr Peter Mayfield.
Associate Professor Claudia Vickers is a group leader working in the area of Industrial Biotechnology at AIBN. She uses synthetic biology approaches to answer key fundamental biological questions, and to develop and improve industrial bio-processes.
A researcher from The University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) has received a joint appointment as the leader of a new initiative of CSIRO.
An Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology researcher hopes to use a chemical found in lemons and other citrus fruits to make clean, renewable jet fuel.
University of Queensland synthetic biologist Claudia Vickers has been recognised for scientific excellence with a 2014 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award.
The science behind beer and barbecues will be on show – and taste – when The University of Queensland launches National Science Week celebrations in Brisbane on Saturday 16 August.
