ABHYUDAI SINGH

Prof. Abhyudai Singh earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur, India. He received master’s degrees in both mechanical and electrical & computer engineering from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in ecology, evolution, and marine biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). After earning his doctoral degree in electrical & computer engineering in 2008, also from UCSB, he completed postdoctoral work in UC San Diego’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Since 2021, he is a Full Professor in the Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware. His research interests are in modeling and inference of biomedical systems with applications to systems biology, synthetic biology, virology, medicine, and neuroscience.

Stephanie Schroeder

Stephanie Schroeder is the coordinator for the Build-a-Cell research initiative housed at the University of Minnesota. She coordinates a network of researchers focused on the goal of synthesizing cells for real world applications (targeted therapeutic medicine, biofuels for renewable energy, understanding the origin of life). Trained as a marine biologist, she specializes in science education & engagement. She received her BS from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee and her PhD from the University of Oregon. While investigating owl limpet territorial behavior, she realized her love of integrating research, education, and equity in STEM. She lives in Minneapolis and explores the city with her spouse and dog. They hike when it’s not too cold and she knits when the temperature dips into the single digits.

Rodney Eric Williams

Rodney Eric Williams is a Science Policy Postdoctoral Fellow at the Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC). Prior to EBRC he briefly served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed his PhD in Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with Dr. Diane E. Griffin. His research focused on investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive neurological dysfunction during mosquito-borne viral infections to identify potential therapeutic targets.

Outside of the lab at Hopkins, Rodney served as president of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Graduate Student Association, as a Johns Hopkins Science Policy Fellow, and as a Graduate Policy Advisor to the Office of the Provost. He also served as a Howard Garrison Advocacy Fellow with the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).

When he is not working, Rodney loves to explore the outdoors, go for walks around the water, and attend the symphony.

EBRC 2026 Annual Meeting

Agenda

Program Book

Our 2026 Annual Meeting will be held June 2-3, 2026 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC!

The EBRC Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for the engineering biology community to come together to engage on matters important to advancing engineering biology. In addition to inspiring research talks and poster presentations, EBRC’s meeting holds time to consider the larger engineering biology research ecosystem in which we all exist and work together to move the field forward. We invite you to join us to present and discuss your latest research, build relationships with your colleagues in academia, industry, and government, and advance the member-driven work of EBRC. Attendance at the Annual Meeting is open to all EBRC members, their lab members, employees of institutional members, and all SPA members. We also warmly welcome all those in the Research Triangle with an interest in engineering biology to join us. Thank you to our hosts at the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center at North Carolina State University!

This year, we are excited to celebrate EBRC’s 10-year anniversary! Additional activities, sessions, and social mixers will also be held throughout the Research Triangle on June 1, 2026, the day before the meeting; look forward to more information about these industry- and SPA-dedicated events coming soon!

New session! Before the main meeting kicks off, please join us for “Advancing the Bioeconomy Industry Ecosystem” on June 1 from 3:30-7:30pm ET to continue to celebrate EBRC’s 10 Year Anniversary. The event will bring together representatives from government and venture capital alongside EBRC’s academic and research community. The session will explore how promising ideas in engineering biology move from the lab into the real world across the broader industry ecosystem, featuring a keynote style talk, moderated panel discussion, 3-minute flash talks, and close with a social mixer. Space is limited, so sign up here (separate link from normal registration)! (If you’re interested in giving a flash talk, please indicate so on the form.)

Registration:
The deadline to register has passed. To confirm your spot and offset some of the meal costs, there will be a nominal fee. If this fee is prohibitive for you or your lab members, please email helix@ebrc.org.

Abstract submissions for talks and posters are now open. Abstract submission is separate from registration. Submissions from all attendees are welcome! We encourage you to submit your latest, ongoing work as a mechanism to engage in community dialogue. Abstracts for talks are due March 30, 2026 and abstracts for posters are due on May 11, 2026.

IMPORTANT DATES:
March 30, 2026: Last day to submit talk abstracts
April 20, 2026: Notification of talk selection
April 29, 2026: Registration closes for those with EBRC-supported travel
May 1, 2026: Deadline for hotel and travel arrangements by EBRC
May 14, 2026: Registration closes
May 11, 2026: Last day to submit poster abstracts

Annual Meeting Venue:
Talley Student Union
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Meeting Hotel:
Update — Our block of rooms at the Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown (616 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601) is now fully booked. We suggest you reach out to these nearby hotels if you need accommodations: Raleigh Marriott City Center, Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown, and Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown.

Transportation:
More information coming soon!

Travel Support:
We anticipate covering airfare and hotel expenses for:

Individuals selected as speakers from academia, including students and postdocs;

EBRC Academic Council members selected as Session Chairs; and

Student and Postdoc Association Board members who present a poster or are selected as speakers.

Individuals who will receive travel support will be contacted by email to complete their flight bookings. The meeting will conclude at 5:00PM on Wednesday, June 3 and we encourage those receiving travel support to find an evening flight if at all possible. Please contact helix@ebrc.org if you anticipate needing Sunday and/or Wednesday night accommodations. Please also note that travel support does not include the confirmation/meal fee. Email helix@ebrc.org if this fee is prohibitive. Please see EBRC’s full travel policy here.

We encourage you to make your travel plans early, as we will cap the level of airfare support provided by EBRC. Airfare must be booked by May 1 to be eligible for EBRC support.

Health and Safety:
We are committed to hosting a safe event. We will be closely watching CDC recommendations in addition to all relevant local and state guidelines leading up to the Meeting and make any changes necessary for health and safety.

Dress Code:
The EBRC Annual Meeting does not have a dress code. EBRC values diversity and individual expression — we encourage participants to come as they are and wish to present themselves to the world.

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