Just released by OSTP: Bold Goals for US Biotech and Biomanufacturing

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Engineering Biology for Climate & Sustainability: A Research Roadmap for a Cleaner Future

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Now Available: An Assessment of Short-Term Milestones in EBRC’s Roadmap, Engineering Biology

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An inclusive community of researchers committed to advancing engineering biology to address national and global needs

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The Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) is a non-profit, public-private partnership dedicated to bringing together an inclusive community committed to advancing engineering biology to address national and global needs. We showcase cutting-edge research in engineering biology, identify pressing challenges and opportunities in research and application, articulate compelling research roadmaps and programs to address them, and provide timely access to other key developments in engineering biology. Driven by member-led working groups, we focus on Research Roadmapping, Education, Security, and Policy & International Engagement.

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Student and PostDoc Association

Student & Postdoc Association

Get involved in our inclusive community! Membership is open to all interested students and postdocs in EBRC.

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Security Program Expansion

We’re actively developing tools to help researchers consider the security implications of their work.

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Diversity Database

Diversity Database

We encourage organizers of meetings, panels, and lecture series to have a balanced view at the podium.

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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

  • EBRC 2023 Annual Meeting
    Event date: June 5-6, 2023

    We are excited to announce that registration for the EBRC 2023 Annual Meeting at Northwestern University on June 5-6, 2023 is now open. Registration is open to all EBRC members and their lab members, all employees of Industry Member companies, Student & Postdoc Association members, and our government colleagues. We are also pleased to welcome all faculty, researchers, and trainees at Northwestern’s Center for Synthetic Biology to register and attend.

  • Workshops on Engineering Biology Metrics and Technical Standards for the Global Bioeconomy
    Date: Multiple Dates

    EBRC is co-hosting three regional workshops to identify stakeholder-driven metrics, metrology, and standards to enhance the performance of engineering biology for commercial and industrial activity.

  • Formulation & Delivery US 2023
    Date: October 2-3, 2023

    Join leaders, experts and researchers at West Coast’s scientific Hub – San Diego, delivering breakthrough research, technologies & connecting global pharma, biotech and academia for high-level discussions on the latest […]

  • NextGen Omics 2023
    Date: November 09-10, 2023

    NextGen Omics 2023 features 4 outstanding programmes, bringing together Europe’s most successful omics research experts under one roof. The series provides an excellent networking platform which consists of key discussion […]

  • Precision Oncology Europe 2023
    Date: 14-15 November

    Hear from and meet with the leading figures in precision oncology to explore how companies are innovating in precision medicine, digital pathology and molecular testing to accelerate timelines and reduce […]

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SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY NEWS

  • Just released: Bold Goals for US Biotech and Biomanufacturing
    Posted: March 22, 2023

    The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy just released a new report, Bold Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing: Harnessing Research and Development to Further Societal Goals. Focusing on bold goals to advance the American bioeconomy, the report is a product of directions given in Section III of the Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy.

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