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UNLOCKING A $27B OPPORTUNITY

Australia’s Synthetic Biology Roadmap

Synthetic biology is a transformative and interdisciplinary field of science. It applies engineering workflows and sophisticated genetic technologies to rapidly design and build novel biological solutions.
This Roadmap provides a commercially focused and strategic view of how synthetic biology could underpin a thriving Australian bioeconomy worth up to $27 billion by 2040.

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Polymer showcase

biomedical polymer applications

Porestar implants

We partnered with Australian medical devices company Anatomics to develop a new polyethylene implant, specifically designed for repairing and augmenting bones in the head, skull and face.

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Biotech spotlight

Synthetic Biology FSP

The SynBio FSP is positioning Australia to play a role in one of the fastest growing areas of modern science.

Responsible Innovation FSP

Research that looks at the interface of science and society, allowing emerging technologies to deliver positive impacts.

Biological catalysts

We're harnessing the efficiency of natural enzymes to replace unsustainable production processes with cleaner, greener technologies by for a variety of bio-based industrial, agricultural and pharmaceutical applications.

Environmental genomics

See how we use genomics to understand how Australian fauna respond to stressors in their environment.

Protein production

manufacturing pharmaceuticals at scale

Biologics production and purification facility

Our new Advanced Biologics Manufacturing Facility for rapid and cost-effective protein production will turn vaccine and drug candidates into safe and effective pharmaceuticals that can be manufactured at scale using industry-relevant techniques.

Protein production

Unlocking genetic diversity in fishes

We combine genetic techniques with traditional taxonomic methods to understand our marine fish fauna, how they have evolved and the effects of environmental pressures.

Biomedical projects

Protein Production Facility

The Recombinant Protein Production Facility provides Australian researchers access to state-of-the-art facilities for protein production, process development and optimisation.

FloWorks

Want to produce chemicals quicker, cheaper, safer, and more efficiently? Learn more about FloWorks, our cutting edge Centre for Industrial Flow Chemistry.

Pseudo-jellyfish cleaning toxic spills

How synthetic jellyfish could be used to clean up damaging aquatic contaminant spills.

Omega-3 canola

We have developed canola with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

Cleaning up pollution

We’re developing enzymes that reduce environmental contamination by detoxifying polluting chemicals.

Gene technology

Gene technology encompasses several techniques including marker-assisted breeding, RNAi and genetic modification. Only some gene technologies produce genetically modified organisms. We use the most appropriate technique, or combination of techniques, to achieve the desired goal.

Collaborative Crystallisation Centre (C3)

Finding valuable proteins

Protein crystallisation facility

Australia's only full service protein crystallisation facility.

Collaborative Crystallisation Centre (C3)

Research

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