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.
Just Released:
An Assessment of Short-Term Milestones in EBRC’s Roadmap, Engineering Biology
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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
We encourage organizers of meetings, panels, and lecture series to have a balanced view at the podium.
More →UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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EBRC 2024 Annual Meeting
Event date: May 16-17, 2024
We are pleased to announce that our 2024 Annual Meeting will be held May 16-17, 2024 at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA! Each year, we look forward to the Annual […]
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Space Health Roadmap In-person Workshop 1
Date: December 14-15, 2023
This workshop is by invitation only, with a limited number of attendees. This active writing workshop will focus on drafting our technical research roadmap to advance engineering biology tools and […]
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Space Health Roadmap In-person Workshop 2
Date: March 4-5, 2024
This workshop is by invitation only, with a limited number of attendees. This active writing workshop will focus on drafting our technical research roadmap to advance engineering biology tools and […]
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Space Health Roadmap In-person Workshop 3
Date: May 14-15, 2024
This workshop is by invitation only, with a limited number of attendees. This active writing workshop will focus on drafting our technical research roadmap to advance engineering biology tools and […]
SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY NEWS
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We’re Hiring! – EBRC Science Policy Postdocs
Posted: July 20, 2023
The Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) is seeking postdoctoral scholars interested in science policy.
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Just Released: 2022 Bioeconomy Executive Order White Papers
Posted: December 2, 2022
A series of policy white papers on topics of importance to EBRC members and the engineering biology community that can provide guidance and recommendations to federal agencies tasked with responding to the Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy.
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Check out “Life Lab”, a podcast featuring EBRC members!
Posted: October 19, 2022
“Life Lab” is a podcast series aimed at kids ages 9-12 and their families. Created in collaboration with Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, “Life Lab” is five episodes about engineering biology to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges, featuring EBRC members and leaders in the engineering biology community. Listen here!
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Just released: Engineering Biology for Climate & Sustainability: A Research Roadmap for a Cleaner Future
Posted: September 27, 2022
Check out EBRC’s newest technical research roadmap!
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EBRC Announces Dr. India Hook-Barnard as the next Executive Director
Posted: April 7, 2021
India looks forward to working with the EBRC community to advance engineering biology and grow the Bioeconomy.