Translational excellence in action

Innovation at our centre extends far beyond academic publications. We support and grow exciting ventures that aim to solve real-world problems.

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Our spinout community brings together forward-thinking researchers working on breakthroughs in gene therapy, new approaches to fighting infections, and advanced biophysical instrumentation.


Crucible Therapeutics

Crucible is a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat the most common genetic form of motor neurone disease (MND), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

BlackfinBio 

BlackfinBio is focused on creating next-generation gene therapies to deliver life‑changing treatments for people with rare and complex neurological conditions.

Exciting Instruments

Exciting Instruments is making advanced molecular analysis tools more accessible, helping researchers across fields - from healthcare to environmental science - gain faster and easier insights through user-friendly technology.

Defenition Ltd

Defenition Ltd is developing a new class of antibiotics that target drug‑resistant bacteria using a novel approach focused on essential bacterial enzymes.

Centres of excellence

The University's cross-faculty research centres harness our interdisciplinary expertise to solve the world's most pressing challenges.