Centres and institutes
The Department is home to a number of research centres and our staff are integral to the work of various research institutes.
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Dalton Cumbrian Facility
Research in radiation chemistry - including efforts to tackle radioactive waste management - is carried out in laboratories in west Cumbria. The Cumbrian facility is part of the Dalton Nuclear Institute.
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Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB)
The MIB is home to research at the interface between chemistry and biology. It addresses challenges in industrial biotechnology, healthcare and energy.
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Photon Science Institute
The Photon Science Institute is where research into the chemistry of photon interactions is carried out. It is also home to the National Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Facility and Service.
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EPSRC National Facility and Service for Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy
This facility and service is located in the Photon Science Institute.
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Centre for Radiochemistry Research (CRR)
A national focus for radiochemistry research; its activities link closely to many aspects of the nuclear industry.
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Centre for Nanoporous Materials (CNM)
A joint initiative between the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, the CNM is a centre of excellence in the field of nanoporous materials.
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Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry (KCMC)
The KCMC is a centre of expertise bringing together leading facilities and knowledge in applied materials chemistry at various learning institutes.
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Centre of Excellence for Biocatalysis, Biotransformations and Biocatalytic Manufacture (CoEBio3)
A leading environment for biocatalyst-based process creation research.
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Michael Barber Centre for Mass Spectrometry (MBCMS)
The interests and expertise of the MBCMS lie in the development of mass spectrometry and related analytical techniques.
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Manchester Centre for Integrative Systems Biology (MCISB)
The MCISB pioneers the development of experimental technologies in systems biology.
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Organic Materials Innovation Centre (OMIC)
A government-supported University Innovation Centre for the speciality materials and polymer industries.
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Centre for Chemical Intervention in Biology and Medicine (CCIBM)
The CCIBM is newly established in the Department of Chemistry, and we have a Knowledge Transfer Fellow in place for collaborative research.
