Research focus

Cell engineering: We modify cell functions to improve therapeutic outcomes, enhance immunity, and develop personalized medicine. 

Synthetic biology. We design and build biological components and systems to create novel functions in a range of organisms, including bacteria, yeast, viruses, and mammalian cells.  

Synthetic cells. We build synthetic cells that mimic biological functions, enabling applications in drug delivery, sensing, and biofabrication.


Affiliated academics

  • Dr Francesca Ceroni 
  • Professor Rongjun Chen 
  • Dr Yuval Elani 
  • Professor Cleo Kontoravdi
  • Professor Karen Polizzi