bioProcessUK Welcomes Investment in Research

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), are to invest a further £9 million in the Bioprocessing Research Industry Club (BRIC) in partnership with bioprocessing companies in the UK and the KTN.bioProcessUK, part of the HealthTech and Medicines Knowledge Transfer Network, has worked with the bio pharmaceutical industry since 2005 to ensure strong engagement in the BRIC.

Mark Bustard, Head of bioProcessUK, said: “bioProcessUK is delighted that the BBSRC and EPSRC will continue to fund muchneeded industrially-focussed research and training in
bioprocessing with £9 million for the second phase of BRIC. We have continued to highlight the benefits that membership of BRIC can bring to industry and expect many of the members of the first BRIC will continue to be committed and that there will be a number of new industry partners joining the club.