David Gow, a former School of Engineering student, is to have his pionnering invention featured on a new set of Royal Mail stamps celebrating Inventive Britain.
Research into drug discovery and healthcare will be accelerated with a multi-million pound investment.
Scientists are to receive £11.4 million over five years for a new centre to advance research in synthetic biology – the design of biological organisms with new or improved functions.
As part of its research, IMPACT is now seeking to recruit high-calibre postgraduate students who wish to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary and world-class team delivering major benefits for patient care.