About the Network
The Innovation Across Nucleic Acids (IANA) network is a UK-wide BBSRC-funded network that brings together researchers, industry, healthcare, policymakers and innovators to accelerate advances in DNA and RNA technologies. By fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, supporting innovation and commercialisation, and developing the next generation of talent, the network aims to strengthen the UK's leadership in nucleic acid research and its translation into real-world impact across healthcare, biotechnology and the bioeconomy.
Membership data as of 8 October 2026.
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News
IANA and CPI are horizon-scanning the needs of the UK oligonucleotide therapeutics community, focusing on scale-up and GMP manufacturing. The survey explores current and emerging needs, barriers, capability and skills gaps, and opportunities for coordinated action. Findings will shape future priorities and be shared at the IANA Annual Conference.
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We are excited to announce our next IANA webinar on 13 October 2026, 12:00–12:40, with Dr Jill Makin: “Cell-free DNA: Enabling the Next Generation of Advanced Therapies.” Discover how cell-free DNA manufacturing is helping accelerate advanced therapy development. Registration opens soon.
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The inaugural Innovation Across Nucleic Acids (IANA) Annual Conference will take place on 21 January 2027 at the Utilita Bowl – Hilton Southampton. Join researchers, innovators, industry, healthcare, policymakers, funders and more for a networking-focused day of talks, collaboration and ideas.
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Upcoming events
13/10/26 - Webinar - Dr Jill Makin - Cell-free DNA amplification - Touchlight
10/11/26 - Webinar - Dr Carolina Grandellis and Dr Rennos Fragkoudis - Biofoundries - Earlham Biofoundry and Edinburgh Genome Foundry
08/12/26 - Webinar - Rochelle Aw - Cell-free protein synthesis platforms for the production for Diverse Therapeutics - University of Nottingham
21/01/27 - Annual Conference - Link
10/11/26 - Webinar - Dr Carolina Grandellis and Dr Rennos Fragkoudis - Biofoundries - Earlham Biofoundry and Edinburgh Genome Foundry
08/12/26 - Webinar - Rochelle Aw - Cell-free protein synthesis platforms for the production for Diverse Therapeutics - University of Nottingham
21/01/27 - Annual Conference - Link
Network Themes
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Funding Opportunities
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Our first Small Grants funding call is coming soon. Designed to support innovative collaborations across the UK's nucleic acid community, the scheme will provide funding for projects to be delivered during 2027. Full details, including eligibility, funding scope and application guidance, will be announced shortly. Keep an eye on this page and our communications channels for updates.
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