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.
EBRC 2026 Annual Meeting: June 2-3 | Raleigh, NC
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Publications
We have a number of publications, including issue and policy papers and reports by EBRC’s policy postdocs.
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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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EBRC Roadmaps
Check out EBRC’s technical research roadmaps. Built by the community, for the community.
More →UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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EBRC Global Forum 4.0 (2027)
Date: February 24-26, 2027
Following the success of the prior Global Forum events in 2019, 2023, and 2025, EBRC will host the fourth Global Forum on Engineering Biology from February 24-26, 2027 at the Cumberland Lodge in Windsor, United Kingdom.
ENGINEERING BIOLOGY NEWS
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New EBRC Publication! Securing the U.S. Bioeconomy: A Managed Access Framework for Biotechnology Innovation
Posted: May 7, 2026
EBRC Science Policy Postdoctoral Fellow Jon Judd has published a new independent policy memo examining federal governance of biological data: Securing the U.S. Bioeconomy: A Managed Access Framework for Biotechnology Innovation.
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EBRC to Collaborate on NSF CFIRE and USPRD Initiatives
Posted: August 29, 2025
EBRC is excited to collaborate on two major NSF initiatives, CFIRE and USPRD, to accelerate innovation in cell-free systems and protein design to strengthen U.S. leadership in the bioeconomy.
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Just released: Engineering Biology for Space Health
Posted: October 22, 2024
Check out EBRC’s newest technical research roadmap!