Biotechnology Group

The Biotechnology Group is one of the RSC's many Interest Groups. The Interest Groups are member driven groups which exist to benefit RSC members, and the wider chemical science community, in line with the RSC's strategy and charter.

The Group is the focal point within the RSC for members who have an academic or industrial interest in the chemical aspects of biotechnology. 

The Group was formed in 1987, partly in response to the publication of the Spinks' Report in 1986 and has annually run conferences or symposia on a diverse range of topics, including:

• Biotransformations 
• Plant and Microbial Metabolites as Drug Leads 
• Proteomics 
• Glycomics 
• Biomarkers.   

Remit

• To organise conferences and courses that (i) promote the advancement of knowledge in biotechnology and (ii) facilitate networking of its practitioners 
• To interact with the RSC, other Interest Groups, and other bodies, as appropriate, to facilitate broad ranging discussion of biotechnology issues 
• To assist the RSC staff in their work with government in order to enhance the understanding of the importance of biotechnology and the role of chemists within this diverse scientific discipline.           

Community

We also have an online community, which is based on MyRSC, for anyone who shares our interests.

Get Involved

We are always looking for new members who are keen to get involved and to help organise our activities. If you would like to find out more please contact the Secretary.

Join this Interest Group

If you are a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and would like to join an Interest Group, please contact Membership Department using the email link below with:

• your name
• your membership number
• state the name of the group you wish to join  

Free membership of 3 Interest Groups is now included in the cost of RSC membership.