New Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan has announced funding for the Rosalind Franklin Institute.
The Secretary of State visited the institute today following the announcement of the creation of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
The Franklin is the UK’s institute for technology in life science. The £40 million investment announced will ensure it remains at the forefront of efforts to develop new technologies to address major health research challenges.
The funding is delivered by UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).