BIOMERIT Research Centre Background
The BIOMERIT Research Centre (BRC) was formally established in 1991 by Prof. Fergal O’Gara as a research centre of excellence within the Microbiology Department. The centre was initiated to promote, co-ordinate and develop key biotechnology research activities and to target strategic research funding to sustain and develop research programmes in biotechnology.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the BRC is to Maximise Education and Research in Innovative BioTechnology.
Aims & Objectives:
The aims of the BRC are:
- To sustain and further develop a research centre of excellence and carry out innovative and internationally competitive research in the core disciplines of the Centre.
- To continue to attract national and international funding to support the research programmes of the Centre.
- To enhance collaborations with both national and international research scientists and experts in the fields of interest.
- To continue to provide a competitive and efficient research and training environment that will attract national and international research scientists and students of the highest calibre.