The Biotechnology Hub for Sustainable Food and Drink applies high-tech approaches to production and processing of high-value foods and plant-based compounds from plant material and waste, pathogen identification and control, and maintenance of healthy soil.
These are integrated with the cutting edge facilities and research capabilities of the School of Bioscience at the University of Kent, including;
- Cell Image Analysis Facility
- Biomolecular Science Facility
- Biological Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility
- Biosensor development
- Animal cell and bacterial fermentation
The Hub will actively engage with key business partners to deliver impactful and translational research (Contact: growingbiotech@kent.ac.uk)